FLORENCE STREET, WS1 2LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2LQ

FLORENCE STREET, WS1 2LQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2LQ, encompassing approximately 4893 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS1 2LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bott Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Springhill Road with total crimes: 3

FLORENCE STREET, WS1 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.58-15.38%
Vehicle crime54.500.00%
Other theft41.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.38-3.70%
Other theft55.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.61-80.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.01145.45%
Criminal damage and arson85.52300.00%
Possession of weapons51.63150.00%
Other theft31.02-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-33.33%
Robbery10.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.970.00%
Other theft72.25133.33%
Burglary41.43100.00%
Public order40.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.6150.00%
Robbery30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.520.00%
Other theft32.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6150.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-71.43%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.97-38.89%
Vehicle crime72.25133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.430.00%
Other theft41.02100.00%
Burglary30.82-25.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.5428.57%
Burglary43.680.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.9040.00%
Vehicle crime32.86200.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-33.33%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.52-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.04-16.67%
Other theft31.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61200.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.4260.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.9020.00%
Public order41.2333.33%
Vehicle crime40.8233.33%
Other theft40.82100.00%
Possession of weapons30.82200.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.58-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.0233.33%
Public order30.820.00%
Drugs30.61200.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-62.50%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.619.09%
Vehicle crime84.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63200.00%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61200.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.170.00%
Public order44.500.00%
Vehicle crime40.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202426
May 202427
April 202411
March 202411
February 202411
January 202418
December 202314
November 202310
October 202324
September 202315
August 202324
July 202322

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bott Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Princes Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Box Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chuckery Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dove Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hanch Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Selborne Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Florence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Walsingham Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Prince'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Paddock Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Tantarra Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lime Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Old Masters Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Broadway North
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1