WS1 3BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3BD

WS1 3BD, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.41 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3BD 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 3BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3BD, encompassing approximately 2720 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS1 3BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vincent Street with total crimes: 4
  • Canute Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tame Street East with total crimes: 1

WS1 3BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-33.33%
Burglary20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.41-71.43%
Theft from the person21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6655.56%
Vehicle crime75.15600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.57300.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.88-30.77%
Public order23.31100.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9862.50%
Other theft24.780.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In January 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 offences86.2514.29%
Vehicle crime32.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.41133.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.570.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-25.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary66.9820.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.090.00%
Burglary52.940.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 202414
March 20249
February 202413
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Vincent Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Canute Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Tame Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Catharines Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Highgate Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Little Gorway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Highgate Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Avion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1