LYSWAYS STREET, WS1 3AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3AQ

LYSWAYS STREET, WS1 3AQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.85 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3AQ 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 3AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3AQ, encompassing approximately 5040 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-15.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS1 3AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Lysways Street with total crimes: 10
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 9

LYSWAYS STREET, WS1 3AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.85-15.91%
Anti-social behaviour127.3471.43%
Vehicle crime82.38100.00%
Other theft71.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.39-37.50%
Burglary50.99400.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Shoplifting40.79-42.86%
Other crime20.790.00%
Robbery20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.46-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.73-11.11%
Other theft71.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.39-36.36%
Shoplifting71.39-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.3933.33%
Public order40.7933.33%
Robbery30.79-25.00%
Drugs20.60-33.33%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5021.8219.05%
Anti-social behaviour119.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.1880.00%
Shoplifting81.79700.00%
Other theft71.59-22.22%
Possession of weapons61.3950.00%
Robbery41.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-66.67%
Public order30.60-40.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-87.50%

In April 2024, 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 offences4220.635.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.3383.33%
Other theft92.1828.57%
Vehicle crime91.7928.57%
Robbery81.79166.67%
Burglary81.59166.67%
Public order51.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.99-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.99100.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.06-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson87.9433.33%
Vehicle crime71.59-22.22%
Other theft71.3916.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.39-25.00%
Public order41.1933.33%
Burglary30.79-25.00%
Robbery30.60-40.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4419.2429.41%
Vehicle crime98.7328.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.7960.00%
Other theft61.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1950.00%
Possession of weapons51.19150.00%
Robbery50.99150.00%
Burglary40.99-20.00%
Public order30.79-57.14%
Other crime30.600.00%
Shoplifting30.60-25.00%
Theft from the person10.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.0613.33%
Vehicle crime76.74-12.50%
Public order71.3916.67%
Other theft61.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1925.00%
Burglary50.99-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-20.00%
Shoplifting40.790.00%
Drugs30.790.00%
Other crime30.60200.00%
Robbery20.60-66.67%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.28-28.57%
Vehicle crime85.95100.00%
Robbery61.59100.00%
Burglary61.1950.00%
Public order61.1920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-16.67%
Shoplifting40.99-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.79-71.43%
Other theft30.79-25.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4218.45-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour148.33180.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.78-40.00%
Public order51.1925.00%
Shoplifting50.990.00%
Other theft40.990.00%
Burglary40.79-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.79-33.33%
Robbery30.7950.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4318.65-4.44%
Criminal damage and arson108.5366.67%
Burglary91.98200.00%
Vehicle crime61.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.19-66.67%
Shoplifting50.99-28.57%
Other theft40.9933.33%
Public order40.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.790.00%
Robbery20.60-33.33%
Drugs20.40-60.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4521.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.930.00%
Shoplifting72.980.00%
Public order61.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.190.00%
Vehicle crime61.190.00%
Drugs51.190.00%
Other crime40.990.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 451 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202444
May 202450
April 202442
March 202440
February 202444
January 202434
December 202330
November 202342
October 202343
September 202345

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20247
May 202411
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 202314
October 20235
September 202315

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lysways Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hart Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. George Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. The Ditch
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Bott Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Caldmore Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hill Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Little Gorway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sandy Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Emery Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Belvidere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Highgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Highgate Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Avion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Sandwell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1