WS1 2NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2NL

WS1 2NL, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2NL 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 2NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2NL, encompassing approximately 3185 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 2NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Dove Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mandeville Gardens with total crimes: 2

WS1 2NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.02133.33%
Other theft32.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.02300.00%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6510.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.45200.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.65150.00%
Vehicle crime33.1450.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.71-50.00%
Burglary31.26200.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.08-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.5150.00%
Burglary10.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3442.86%
Vehicle crime23.140.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7140.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.02-28.57%
Other theft31.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Burglary10.31-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.59-41.67%
Burglary52.2025.00%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.910.00%
Burglary43.770.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 202411
April 202410
March 20244
February 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Princes Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Dove Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Florence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Little Gorway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parklands Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sandy Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Emery Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Belvidere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1