WS1 2LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2LP

WS1 2LP, Walsall has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.28 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2LP 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 2LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2LP, encompassing approximately 5781 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-21.62% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

WS1 2LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 7
  • George Street with total crimes: 5
  • Springhill Road with total crimes: 3

WS1 2LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.28-21.62%
Vehicle crime85.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.38-41.67%
Possession of weapons61.21200.00%
Burglary51.0425.00%
Other theft40.86-42.86%
Public order40.69-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Drugs20.35-50.00%
Shoplifting20.35-50.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.785.71%
Anti-social behaviour126.40100.00%
Vehicle crime102.08150.00%
Other theft71.730.00%
Public order71.21250.00%
Burglary41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-55.56%
Drugs40.69300.00%
Shoplifting40.69-50.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.18-32.69%
Criminal damage and arson96.0512.50%
Shoplifting81.560.00%
Other theft71.3840.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.04100.00%
Burglary40.690.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5217.1248.57%
Anti-social behaviour108.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.73100.00%
Shoplifting81.38700.00%
Other theft51.38-58.33%
Possession of weapons40.860.00%
Robbery30.69-62.50%
Public order30.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.52-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.99-2.78%
Other theft126.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.0866.67%
Vehicle crime91.7350.00%
Public order91.56125.00%
Burglary91.5680.00%
Robbery81.56700.00%
Possession of weapons41.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.690.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.675.88%
Other theft86.2333.33%
Vehicle crime61.38-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.04-25.00%
Burglary51.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-50.00%
Public order40.69100.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.35-50.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.17-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.57-19.05%
Vehicle crime105.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.3833.33%
Other theft61.38100.00%
Burglary51.04-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.86100.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Shoplifting30.52-25.00%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Theft from the person20.52100.00%
Public order20.35-71.43%
Drugs20.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.2631.25%
Criminal damage and arson87.270.00%
Burglary81.3814.29%
Public order71.3816.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.04-37.50%
Shoplifting40.860.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Other crime30.52200.00%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.35-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Robbery10.35-80.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.74-13.51%
Criminal damage and arson85.5460.00%
Vehicle crime81.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.38-33.33%
Burglary71.38133.33%
Public order61.210.00%
Robbery51.0425.00%
Possession of weapons50.86150.00%
Shoplifting40.860.00%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Other theft30.52-25.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.88-15.91%
Anti-social behaviour126.4071.43%
Public order62.0820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-50.00%
Other theft40.86100.00%
Robbery40.69300.00%
Vehicle crime40.69-42.86%
Shoplifting40.69-20.00%
Burglary30.69-57.14%
Drugs20.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.610.00%
Vehicle crime71.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.210.00%
Burglary71.210.00%
Possession of weapons61.210.00%
Public order51.040.00%
Shoplifting50.860.00%
Drugs40.860.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202437
June 202435
May 202452
April 202435
March 202436
February 202434
January 202442
December 202332
November 202337
October 202344

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 202412
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 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 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 20244
May 20242
April 20249
March 20246
February 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eyland Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Union Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dudley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hill Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walsingham Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moncrieffe Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Barleyfields Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ridgewood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Newhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Drayman Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Kinnerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Hanch Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. New Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Emery Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Emery Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Lysways Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Balls Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Warewell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1