WAREWELL CLOSE, WS1 2AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2AE

WAREWELL CLOSE, WS1 2AE, Walsall has recorded a total of 191 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.68 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 470 crimes and a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS1 2AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2AE, encompassing approximately 3923 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 2AE area, explore the WS1 2AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (108.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-12.28% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)

WS1 2AE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 75
  • Digbeth with total crimes: 20
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12

WAREWELL CLOSE, WS1 2AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5248.68108.00%
Violence and sexual offences5013.25-12.28%
Anti-social behaviour2312.7421.05%
Drugs115.8637.50%
Public order112.80-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson82.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons72.0440.00%
Burglary61.78500.00%
Robbery61.53100.00%
Other theft51.53-58.33%
Vehicle crime51.27-54.55%
Bicycle theft31.27-25.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Theft from the person20.51-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5744.86-17.39%
Shoplifting2514.53-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour196.3711.76%
Public order144.8416.67%
Other theft123.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.0620.00%
Vehicle crime113.06175.00%
Drugs82.80166.67%
Possession of weapons52.04400.00%
Bicycle theft41.27100.00%
Theft from the person31.020.00%
Robbery30.76-66.67%
Other crime20.76-33.33%
Burglary10.51-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6943.59-6.76%
Shoplifting3017.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.650.00%
Public order124.33140.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.06-33.33%
Robbery92.5550.00%
Vehicle crime42.290.00%
Other theft41.02-55.56%
Burglary41.02100.00%
Drugs31.02-50.00%
Theft from the person30.760.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7444.8654.17%
Shoplifting3018.8611.11%
Anti-social behaviour177.65-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.33150.00%
Other theft93.82-47.06%
Possession of weapons62.2920.00%
Robbery61.53-25.00%
Drugs61.53500.00%
Public order51.53-73.68%
Vehicle crime41.27-42.86%
Burglary21.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4842.31-28.36%
Shoplifting2712.2392.86%
Anti-social behaviour206.880.00%
Public order195.1026.67%
Other theft174.84112.50%
Robbery84.3333.33%
Vehicle crime72.0440.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.78100.00%
Possession of weapons51.53400.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Theft from the person10.76-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6738.4931.37%
Anti-social behaviour2017.0817.65%
Public order155.1066.67%
Shoplifting143.82-26.32%
Other theft83.57-33.33%
Robbery62.04100.00%
Vehicle crime51.53-28.57%
Burglary41.270.00%
Theft from the person41.020.00%
Other crime31.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-57.14%
Drugs10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5136.1915.91%
Shoplifting1913.00-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.84-5.56%
Other theft124.33100.00%
Public order93.06-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.29-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.78-30.00%
Possession of weapons51.7866.67%
Theft from the person41.270.00%
Burglary41.02-60.00%
Robbery31.02-40.00%
Drugs20.76-50.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4437.21-10.20%
Shoplifting2011.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.1012.50%
Burglary104.59100.00%
Public order102.5511.11%
Vehicle crime102.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.55-10.00%
Other theft62.29-25.00%
Robbery51.530.00%
Drugs41.27100.00%
Theft from the person41.020.00%
Possession of weapons31.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4933.65-28.99%
Anti-social behaviour1612.4923.08%
Shoplifting104.08-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson102.55233.33%
Public order92.55-35.71%
Other theft82.2960.00%
Vehicle crime82.04700.00%
Possession of weapons62.0450.00%
Burglary51.530.00%
Robbery51.27-16.67%
Theft from the person41.2733.33%
Drugs21.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6938.4935.29%
Shoplifting2217.59-4.35%
Public order145.617.69%
Anti-social behaviour133.5718.18%
Robbery63.31200.00%
Burglary51.53-16.67%
Other theft51.270.00%
Bicycle theft41.270.00%
Possession of weapons41.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-57.14%
Theft from the person30.76-57.14%
Drugs20.76-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5138.230.00%
Shoplifting2313.000.00%
Public order135.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.310.00%
Vehicle crime82.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.040.00%
Theft from the person71.780.00%
Possession of weapons61.780.00%
Burglary61.530.00%
Other theft51.530.00%
Drugs51.270.00%
Bicycle theft41.270.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202412
June 20244
May 20249
April 202417
March 20248
February 202412
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 629 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
July 202457
June 202469
May 202474
April 202448
March 202467
February 202451
January 202444
December 202349
November 202369
October 202351

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202419
June 202417
May 202417
April 202420
March 202420
February 202417
January 202418
December 202316
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 272 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
July 202425
June 202430
May 202430
April 202427
March 202414
February 202419
January 202420
December 202310
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202412
June 202410
May 202415
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202414
June 202412
May 20245
April 202419
March 202415
February 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202411
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 2AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total75
    Shoplifting42
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order6
    Robbery5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Digbeth
    Total20
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Darwall Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Pauls Bus Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hatherton Road
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Whittimere Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Eyland Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Union Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hill Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walsingham Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Ditch
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Goodall Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Matthew'S Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 20. Tantarra Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Selborne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Charlotte Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Persehouse Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Lower Forster Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Lower Rushall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Balls Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Warewell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Calder Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Paddock Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Rowley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1