WS1 2PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2PG

WS1 2PG, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.02 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2PG 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 2PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2PG, encompassing approximately 3657 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS1 2PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willows Road with total crimes: 5
  • Walsingham Street with total crimes: 3
  • Moncrieffe Street with total crimes: 3

WS1 2PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0237.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.920.00%
Other theft32.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.74-55.56%
Other theft42.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.66157.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.92200.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Other theft20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0275.00%
Vehicle crime31.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82200.00%
Burglary20.82-33.33%
Other theft20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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 offences44.10-50.00%
Burglary31.0950.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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 offences84.65-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.19-25.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.2940.00%
Vehicle crime43.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences104.10150.00%
Vehicle crime22.73100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.10300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.750.00%
Burglary63.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20248
June 20248
May 202418
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 202414
December 202310
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willows Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Walsingham Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moncrieffe Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Princes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Spring Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Kinnerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Burleigh Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Florence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1