GORWAY ROAD, WS1 3BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3BG

GORWAY ROAD, WS1 3BG, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.39 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3BG 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 3BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3BG, encompassing approximately 3523 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS1 3BG 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
  • Mandeville Gardens with total crimes: 2

GORWAY ROAD, WS1 3BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14200.00%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.57-83.33%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.70-55.56%
Other theft31.140.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.39-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-60.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.8066.67%
Vehicle crime55.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.42200.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.57-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.4150.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.9660.00%
Other theft24.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2442.86%
Vehicle crime42.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Burglary20.57-66.67%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2416.67%
Burglary61.99500.00%
Public order31.7050.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.7025.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

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 offences127.10-7.69%
Burglary63.4120.00%
Vehicle crime41.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.23-18.75%
Burglary53.6966.67%
Public order31.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.2277.78%
Vehicle crime44.5433.33%
Public order41.140.00%
Other theft31.14200.00%
Burglary30.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.680.00%
Burglary52.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 202420
March 202412
February 202416
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 202312
September 202313
August 202316
July 20239

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3BG 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. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    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. Parklands Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Sandy Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Emery Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Belvidere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Highgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Highgate Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Avion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Sandwell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1