BERNARD STREET, WS1 2LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2LE

BERNARD STREET, WS1 2LE, Walsall has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2LE 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 2LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2LE, encompassing approximately 5410 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS1 2LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willows Road with total crimes: 5
  • Springhill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hill Street with total crimes: 3

BERNARD STREET, WS1 2LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.95-42.86%
Possession of weapons62.96200.00%
Vehicle crime41.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.74-50.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Public order30.5550.00%
Other theft20.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.017.69%
Anti-social behaviour85.18100.00%
Vehicle crime81.48100.00%
Other theft51.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Robbery20.37-33.33%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.80-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson64.810.00%
Other theft51.1125.00%
Vehicle crime40.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.7433.33%
Robbery30.7450.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-75.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.9080.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.65200.00%
Possession of weapons41.11100.00%
Other theft40.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-25.00%
Robbery20.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.37-85.71%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.5325.00%
Vehicle crime73.7075.00%
Other theft61.29100.00%
Robbery61.110.00%
Burglary61.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1133.33%
Public order40.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.37-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.76-27.27%
Vehicle crime42.96-50.00%
Burglary40.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.740.00%
Possession of weapons30.7450.00%
Other theft30.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-40.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.53-18.52%
Vehicle crime84.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.48400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Other theft40.74300.00%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Burglary20.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.37-33.33%
Robbery20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.6128.57%
Burglary64.99200.00%
Vehicle crime41.11-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74300.00%
Public order40.7433.33%
Shoplifting30.74200.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.95-8.70%
Vehicle crime53.88400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-33.33%
Robbery30.74200.00%
Public order30.5550.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%
Other theft10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.50-30.30%
Anti-social behaviour64.2550.00%
Other theft41.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-42.86%
Drugs20.74-50.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Burglary10.37-83.33%
Robbery10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.18-75.00%
Shoplifting10.18-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.100.00%
Burglary61.290.00%
Vehicle crime61.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.110.00%
Public order40.740.00%
Possession of weapons40.740.00%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202428
June 202426
May 202436
April 202420
March 202416
February 202422
January 202427
December 202321
November 202323
October 202333

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willows Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hill Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walsingham Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Moncrieffe Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Princes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Ditch
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Matthew'S Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 11. Tantarra Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Selborne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Kinnerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hanch Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. New Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Emery Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Emery Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Lysways Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Burleigh Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Tong Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Florence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Paddock Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1