LITTLE NEWPORT STREET, WS1 1SA, Walsall has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.62 per 1,000 population. This WS1 1SA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 506 crimes and a crime rate of 18.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WS1 1SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 1SA, encompassing approximately 3084 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public order | 2 | 1.62 | -88.89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.65 | -92.31% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.32 | -90.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.32 | -98.61% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 81.69 | -10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 23.34 | -19.61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 13.29 | 71.43% |
| Public order | 18 | 11.67 | -10.00% |
| Other theft | 16 | 5.83 | 128.57% |
| Drugs | 15 | 5.19 | 87.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 4.86 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 4.21 | 44.44% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 4.21 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 3.24 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.59 | -61.54% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.62 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.65 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.65 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 | 79.42 | 11.11% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 25.93 | -27.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 16.53 | -8.70% |
| Public order | 20 | 6.81 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 13 | 6.48 | 8.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 4.21 | 225.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.21 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 2.92 | 14.29% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.59 | -46.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.59 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.27 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.30 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 85.58 | 1.41% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 23.34 | 37.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 22.69 | -14.81% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 7.46 | 133.33% |
| Drugs | 15 | 6.81 | 275.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.86 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 14 | 4.86 | -6.67% |
| Robbery | 12 | 4.54 | 9.09% |
| Burglary | 7 | 3.89 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 2.27 | -46.15% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.27 | -73.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 84.28 | -12.35% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 23.02 | 41.67% |
| Public order | 30 | 16.53 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 9.72 | 28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 8.75 | 7.14% |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.86 | 87.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 4.86 | 550.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 4.21 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.57 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.92 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.27 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.30 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.97 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 72.94 | 58.82% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 26.26 | 56.52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 11.67 | 23.53% |
| Public order | 20 | 6.81 | 53.85% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 6.48 | 27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 4.54 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 11 | 3.89 | 57.14% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.57 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.59 | 75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.27 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.62 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.30 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.97 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 51.54 | 24.39% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 16.53 | -48.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 7.46 | -22.73% |
| Public order | 13 | 5.51 | 44.44% |
| Other theft | 12 | 4.21 | 9.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.89 | -15.38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.57 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 2.92 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.27 | -69.23% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.30 | -55.56% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.30 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.30 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.97 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 45 | 64.51 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 14.59 | -34.92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 13.29 | 15.79% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 7.13 | 44.44% |
| Burglary | 13 | 4.21 | 225.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 4.21 | -38.89% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 3.57 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 9 | 3.24 | 125.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 2.92 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.92 | -52.63% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 2.92 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.27 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.94 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.65 | 100.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 65.16 | -24.10% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 20.42 | -41.18% |
| Public order | 19 | 9.72 | 5.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 6.16 | -9.52% |
| Other theft | 18 | 6.16 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 5.83 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.89 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.24 | 28.57% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.92 | 20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.94 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.62 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.30 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.30 | -87.50% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 | 76.83 | 53.70% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 26.91 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 16.53 | 23.53% |
| Public order | 18 | 6.81 | 5.88% |
| Robbery | 10 | 5.83 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.24 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.92 | -46.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.59 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.27 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.94 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.94 | 150.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.62 | -28.57% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 65.16 | -23.94% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 17.50 | -10.53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 11.02 | -15.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 5.51 | 30.77% |
| Other theft | 15 | 5.51 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 4.86 | -6.25% |
| Burglary | 9 | 4.86 | 12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.92 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.59 | 166.67% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 2.59 | 75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 2.27 | -12.50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.27 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 67.10 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 23.02 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 12.32 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 6.48 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 5.19 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 4.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 77 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 194 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 740 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 72 |
| June 2024 | 80 |
| May 2024 | 72 |
| April 2024 | 71 |
| March 2024 | 81 |
| February 2024 | 51 |
| January 2024 | 41 |
| December 2023 | 63 |
| November 2023 | 83 |
| October 2023 | 54 |
| September 2023 | 71 |
A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 36 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 104 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 470 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 41 |
| June 2024 | 51 |
| May 2024 | 70 |
| April 2024 | 51 |
| March 2024 | 36 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 45 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 51 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
| September 2023 | 38 |
A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 1SA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |