GORWAY GARDENS, WS1 3BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3BJ

GORWAY GARDENS, WS1 3BJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.85 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3BJ 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 3BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3BJ, encompassing approximately 2907 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 3BJ area, explore the WS1 3BJ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 3BJ 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 GARDENS, WS1 3BJ 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 offences55.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Possession of weapons21.03100.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.50400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.72-42.86%
Public order31.380.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.50-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson42.410.00%
Other crime11.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.6377.78%
Vehicle crime65.50500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06200.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.50-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson33.100.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.19160.00%
Vehicle crime24.47-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.50-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38100.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.78100.00%
Burglary12.060.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%

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 offences33.10-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.03-25.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.570.00%
Burglary72.7540.00%
Vehicle crime42.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Public order10.69-66.67%

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 offences88.260.00%
Burglary52.750.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20244
March 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 202416
March 20249
February 202413
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3BJ 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. Belvidere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Highgate Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Avion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1