WS1 3BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3BX

WS1 3BX, Walsall has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.91 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 470 crimes and a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS1 3BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3BX, encompassing approximately 6541 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS1 3BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 12
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 7
  • Caldmore Green with total crimes: 6

WS1 3BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.91-18.18%
Vehicle crime95.5050.00%
Possession of weapons81.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.22-72.73%
Drugs60.92500.00%
Burglary60.92-33.33%
Other theft50.92-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.760.00%
Public order40.76-20.00%
Shoplifting20.61-33.33%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Robbery10.31-80.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.58-10.20%
Anti-social behaviour226.7346.67%
Burglary93.3680.00%
Other theft91.3828.57%
Vehicle crime61.38-33.33%
Robbery50.92-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-37.50%
Public order50.760.00%
Possession of weapons40.76100.00%
Shoplifting30.61-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.15-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4917.898.89%
Anti-social behaviour157.49-16.67%
Vehicle crime92.2980.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.38-20.00%
Other theft71.2216.67%
Robbery61.07-14.29%
Shoplifting60.92-14.29%
Public order50.92-37.50%
Burglary50.76150.00%
Drugs40.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.61-71.43%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.11-22.41%
Anti-social behaviour186.8828.57%
Criminal damage and arson102.7566.67%
Public order81.53-20.00%
Possession of weapons71.2240.00%
Robbery71.0740.00%
Shoplifting71.07600.00%
Other theft61.07-14.29%
Drugs60.92500.00%
Vehicle crime50.92-28.57%
Other crime20.760.00%
Burglary20.31-71.43%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5818.809.43%
Anti-social behaviour148.87100.00%
Public order102.14100.00%
Burglary71.5375.00%
Vehicle crime71.07-36.36%
Other theft71.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.07-57.14%
Robbery50.9266.67%
Possession of weapons50.7666.67%
Other crime20.760.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5317.433.92%
Criminal damage and arson148.1055.56%
Vehicle crime112.1457.14%
Other theft71.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.070.00%
Public order51.07-16.67%
Burglary40.76-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.61-62.50%
Robbery30.46-25.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5117.1213.33%
Criminal damage and arson97.8080.00%
Burglary91.3828.57%
Possession of weapons81.38166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.2275.00%
Other theft71.07-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.070.00%
Public order61.0720.00%
Robbery40.920.00%
Theft from the person20.61-50.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.909.76%
Other theft96.88200.00%
Vehicle crime71.380.00%
Burglary71.07-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.07-28.57%
Public order50.76-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour40.760.00%
Drugs40.610.00%
Robbery40.61-20.00%
Theft from the person40.610.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Possession of weapons30.46-50.00%
Shoplifting20.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.68-21.15%
Burglary96.27125.00%
Public order91.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3816.67%
Vehicle crime71.0740.00%
Possession of weapons61.07200.00%
Robbery50.92-28.57%
Shoplifting40.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.61-77.78%
Other theft30.6150.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5217.4310.64%
Anti-social behaviour187.9580.00%
Robbery72.7575.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.07-14.29%
Public order60.92100.00%
Vehicle crime50.9266.67%
Shoplifting50.76400.00%
Burglary40.76-66.67%
Drugs30.610.00%
Theft from the person30.4650.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.980.00%
Burglary127.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.530.00%
Robbery41.070.00%
Possession of weapons40.610.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Public order30.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 202411
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 521 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
July 202444
June 202449
May 202445
April 202458
March 202453
February 202451
January 202445
December 202341
November 202352
October 202347

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202422
June 202415
May 202418
April 202414
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 202414
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total12
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Hart Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Caldmore Green
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dudley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Barleyfields Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ridgewood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Buckle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Newhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Drayman Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Windsor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Thorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Matthew'S Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 24. Hanch Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. New Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Emery Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Emery Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Lysways Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. West Bromwich Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1