WS1 3AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3AP

WS1 3AP, Walsall has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.09 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3AP 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 3AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3AP, encompassing approximately 5349 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 3AP 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
  • Vincent Street with total crimes: 4

WS1 3AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.09-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.23225.00%
Burglary62.430.00%
Other theft61.120.00%
Vehicle crime61.1220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.12-16.67%
Public order20.93-60.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.520.00%
Other theft66.5420.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.12-14.29%
Public order51.12400.00%
Vehicle crime50.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9333.33%
Robbery30.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.56-60.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.46-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson76.54133.33%
Possession of weapons51.3166.67%
Other theft50.9366.67%
Vehicle crime40.93-50.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Robbery30.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.56-40.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.465.26%
Vehicle crime87.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.5066.67%
Burglary40.9333.33%
Robbery40.75100.00%
Other theft30.75-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-57.14%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.46-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson77.1040.00%
Vehicle crime61.3120.00%
Other theft51.120.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.56-25.00%
Public order30.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.3937.50%
Vehicle crime58.230.00%
Other theft50.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.93300.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.786.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.9850.00%
Other theft51.12400.00%
Vehicle crime50.93-28.57%
Public order30.93-25.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Burglary30.56-62.50%
Drugs20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.59-16.67%
Burglary85.61100.00%
Vehicle crime71.5040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-20.00%
Public order40.750.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-71.43%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
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 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.655.88%
Anti-social behaviour76.7340.00%
Vehicle crime51.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-16.67%
Public order40.93100.00%
Other theft40.750.00%
Burglary40.75-42.86%
Robbery30.7550.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.906.25%
Burglary76.3675.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.12-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.93-28.57%
Other theft40.93300.00%
Public order20.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.980.00%
Vehicle crime71.500.00%
Public order61.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.120.00%
Burglary41.120.00%
Other crime40.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202435
May 202435
April 202440
March 202438
February 202444
January 202432
December 202330
November 202336
October 202334
September 202332

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

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 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3AP 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. Vincent Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. West Bromwich Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newhall Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Matthew'S Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Canute Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Dove Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hanch Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hope Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Little London
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bath Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hill Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Little Gorway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sandy Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Emery Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Belvidere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Highgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Highgate Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Avion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Windsor Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Sandwell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Little Caldmore
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1