HOLTSHILL LANE, WS1 2HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2HZ

HOLTSHILL LANE, WS1 2HZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.00 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2HZ 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 2HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2HZ, encompassing approximately 4727 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-9.76% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

WS1 2HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11

HOLTSHILL LANE, WS1 2HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.00-9.76%
Shoplifting137.83-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour112.7522.22%
Public order102.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1240.00%
Drugs71.48250.00%
Vehicle crime71.48600.00%
Other theft51.48150.00%
Robbery21.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Burglary10.42-80.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.10-6.82%
Shoplifting178.6770.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.60-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-28.57%
Burglary51.06150.00%
Public order41.06300.00%
Robbery40.85300.00%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.4051.72%
Anti-social behaviour109.310.00%
Shoplifting102.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.12133.33%
Other theft41.48-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-20.00%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.21-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.10-19.44%
Shoplifting156.13275.00%
Other theft103.17233.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.1225.00%
Public order62.1250.00%
Vehicle crime51.2725.00%
Robbery51.06400.00%
Possession of weapons41.06300.00%
Burglary40.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.6020.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.62-33.33%
Public order41.69300.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-60.00%
Shoplifting40.85-50.00%
Burglary30.85-50.00%
Other theft30.63-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-25.00%
Theft from the person20.63100.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.40-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour126.3533.33%
Vehicle crime102.5442.86%
Shoplifting82.1260.00%
Other theft71.69133.33%
Burglary61.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-50.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Public order10.42-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.77-11.43%
Burglary106.56233.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.90-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.690.00%
Public order51.4825.00%
Shoplifting51.060.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Robbery20.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.2925.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.90125.00%
Vehicle crime71.90600.00%
Public order41.48-20.00%
Robbery40.85300.00%
Possession of weapons30.85200.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.69-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour65.9220.00%
Public order51.27-58.33%
Other theft41.06100.00%
Shoplifting40.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-50.00%
Burglary30.85-25.00%
Robbery10.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.21-83.33%
Drugs10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.5869.23%
Public order129.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.540.00%
Shoplifting81.69-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-54.55%
Burglary41.06100.00%
Drugs40.85-20.00%
Theft from the person30.85200.00%
Possession of weapons30.63200.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.500.00%
Shoplifting112.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.330.00%
Vehicle crime81.690.00%
Public order61.690.00%
Drugs51.270.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 202410
April 202410
March 20248
February 202412
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202441
May 202444
April 202429
March 202436
February 202430
January 202431
December 202335
November 202328
October 202344
September 202326

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202417
May 202410
April 202415
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
November 20234
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20231
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Arboretum Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Eyland Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Whittimere Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. The Ditch
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Bott Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Goodall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Box Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Chuckery Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Persehouse Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Hill Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Selborne Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Florence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Walsingham Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Paddock Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Lower Rushall Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Balls Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Ablewell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Upper Rushall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Bullock'S Row
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Tantarra Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lime Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Old Masters Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Walhouse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Holtshill Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Rowley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1