EMERY CLOSE, WS1 3AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3AL

EMERY CLOSE, WS1 3AL, Walsall has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.88 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3AL 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 3AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3AL, encompassing approximately 5351 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 3AL area, explore the WS1 3AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-12.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 3AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lysways Street with total crimes: 10
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 9
  • Caldmore Green with total crimes: 8

EMERY CLOSE, WS1 3AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.88-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour166.35128.57%
Other theft72.990.00%
Vehicle crime71.3175.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.31-33.33%
Burglary61.12500.00%
Public order31.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Robbery20.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.2912.50%
Other theft71.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.3140.00%
Public order61.31200.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Robbery40.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.75-71.43%
Drugs20.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.2960.00%
Possession of weapons71.49133.33%
Other theft61.3120.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.12-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.93-55.56%
Robbery40.75-20.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Public order20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.51-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour97.29200.00%
Vehicle crime91.6850.00%
Other theft51.68-16.67%
Robbery50.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-44.44%
Burglary40.9333.33%
Possession of weapons30.7550.00%
Public order30.56-25.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.7012.50%
Criminal damage and arson98.4150.00%
Vehicle crime61.680.00%
Other theft61.120.00%
Public order41.120.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.56-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.518.11%
Anti-social behaviour77.47250.00%
Vehicle crime61.3120.00%
Other theft61.1220.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.120.00%
Public order41.1233.33%
Possession of weapons30.75200.00%
Burglary30.56-25.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.8315.62%
Criminal damage and arson66.9150.00%
Other theft51.12400.00%
Vehicle crime50.93-37.50%
Burglary40.93-50.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Public order30.56-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-50.00%
Robbery20.37-66.67%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.27-23.81%
Vehicle crime85.98100.00%
Burglary81.49100.00%
Robbery61.490.00%
Public order51.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.75-63.64%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.445.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.85175.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.06-25.00%
Robbery61.12200.00%
Public order41.1233.33%
Other theft40.750.00%
Burglary40.75-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.75-20.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.32-4.76%
Burglary107.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.8733.33%
Vehicle crime51.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.93-63.64%
Other theft40.75300.00%
Public order30.75-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.56-33.33%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Drugs20.37-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.060.00%
Public order51.120.00%
Vehicle crime50.930.00%
Burglary40.930.00%
Other crime40.750.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20247
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 202311
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202439
May 202439
April 202439
March 202445
February 202440
January 202437
December 202332
November 202342
October 202340
September 202342

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lysways Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hart Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Caldmore Green
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vincent Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. West Bromwich Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Newhall Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Matthew'S Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Box Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Dove Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hanch Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hope Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Little London
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Bath Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brace Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Caldmore Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hill Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Little Gorway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sandy Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Emery Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Belvidere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Highgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Highgate Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Avion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1