WS1 3DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3DL

WS1 3DL, Walsall has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.27 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3DL 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 3DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3DL, encompassing approximately 6759 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-17.31% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

WS1 3DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sister Dora Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Lysways Street with total crimes: 10
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 9

WS1 3DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.27-17.31%
Anti-social behaviour236.3664.29%
Burglary93.4080.00%
Other theft81.3314.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.18-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.0420.00%
Possession of weapons50.8966.67%
Public order50.74-16.67%
Robbery20.74-60.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.15-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5216.1323.81%
Anti-social behaviour147.6916.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.07-27.27%
Other theft71.1840.00%
Public order61.0450.00%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Robbery50.74-16.67%
Burglary50.74400.00%
Drugs40.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.59-57.14%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.68-28.81%
Anti-social behaviour126.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.78120.00%
Possession of weapons71.6340.00%
Robbery61.0450.00%
Drugs60.89500.00%
Other theft50.89-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.74-44.44%
Public order40.74-20.00%
Other crime30.5950.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Burglary10.30-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5916.727.27%
Anti-social behaviour128.73140.00%
Vehicle crime91.78-10.00%
Other theft61.33-14.29%
Public order50.890.00%
Burglary50.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.74-61.54%
Possession of weapons50.7466.67%
Robbery40.74100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5516.1312.24%
Criminal damage and arson138.1444.44%
Vehicle crime101.9242.86%
Other theft71.48-12.50%
Burglary51.04-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.74-37.50%
Public order50.740.00%
Possession of weapons30.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4915.6819.51%
Criminal damage and arson97.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.33166.67%
Other theft81.18-11.11%
Burglary81.1833.33%
Vehicle crime71.180.00%
Possession of weapons61.04200.00%
Public order50.8966.67%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Robbery20.30-50.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.15-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.460.00%
Other theft96.07800.00%
Vehicle crime71.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.04-14.29%
Burglary60.89-25.00%
Other crime40.89300.00%
Robbery40.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.59-25.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Public order30.44-50.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.30-33.33%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.57-19.61%
Burglary86.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1816.67%
Vehicle crime71.0440.00%
Robbery61.04-14.29%
Public order60.8920.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.89-75.00%
Possession of weapons30.59200.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5115.248.51%
Anti-social behaviour167.5460.00%
Robbery72.3775.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0420.00%
Public order50.8966.67%
Vehicle crime50.740.00%
Burglary40.74-63.64%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.05-9.62%
Burglary116.95175.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.63-16.67%
Possession of weapons51.48150.00%
Vehicle crime50.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.74-50.00%
Robbery40.74300.00%
Public order30.59-50.00%
Other theft30.44200.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5215.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.780.00%
Public order61.480.00%
Other crime50.890.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Vehicle crime40.590.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 20245
March 202413
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202414
May 202412
April 202412
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 202316
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202443
June 202452
May 202442
April 202459
March 202455
February 202449
January 202441
December 202341
November 202351
October 202347
September 202352

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20249
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20235

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lysways Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hart Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Caldmore Green
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clews Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Vincent Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. West Bromwich Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Corporation Street
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Newhall Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Matthew'S Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hanch Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hope Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Little London
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Bath Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brace Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Caldmore Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sandy Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Emery Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Belvidere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Highgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Highgate Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Avion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1