LITTLE GORWAY, WS1 3BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3BQ

LITTLE GORWAY, WS1 3BQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3BQ 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 3BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3BQ, encompassing approximately 4143 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS1 3BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vincent Street with total crimes: 4
  • West Bromwich Street with total crimes: 4
  • Canute Close with total crimes: 2

LITTLE GORWAY, WS1 3BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.03-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.69500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45100.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.76-38.46%
Vehicle crime61.93200.00%
Public order41.45300.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.140.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-66.67%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.6562.50%
Vehicle crime66.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4550.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%

In March 2024, 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 offences167.72-15.79%
Vehicle crime43.8633.33%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.030.00%
Vehicle crime34.59-25.00%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Drugs10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.45111.11%
Vehicle crime44.590.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Burglary20.48-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2428.57%
Burglary82.17166.67%
Vehicle crime41.93-33.33%
Public order30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.03-53.33%
Vehicle crime61.6950.00%
Burglary31.45-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7250.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.52-25.00%
Burglary53.62150.00%
Vehicle crime41.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-50.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.83100.00%
Other crime30.97200.00%
Public order30.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.3492.31%
Burglary46.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 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 offences136.760.00%
Burglary53.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
September 20231

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 202413
April 202426
March 202416
February 202419
January 202419
December 20239
November 20237
October 202315
September 202320
August 202325
July 202313

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 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 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
September 20233
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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Vincent Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. West Bromwich Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Canute Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Little London
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. St Catharines Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Highgate Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Little Gorway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parklands Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Sandy Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Emery Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Belvidere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Highgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Highgate Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Avion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sandwell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1