SANDWELL STREET, WS1 3DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3DR

SANDWELL STREET, WS1 3DR, Walsall has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.13 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3DR 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 3DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3DR, encompassing approximately 5257 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 3DR area, explore the WS1 3DR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS1 3DR area, visit the WS1 3DR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-34.15% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WS1 3DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hart Street with total crimes: 7
  • Caldmore Green with total crimes: 6
  • Sister Dora Gardens with total crimes: 6

SANDWELL STREET, WS1 3DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.13-34.15%
Vehicle crime75.14-12.50%
Burglary51.33-37.50%
Possession of weapons50.95150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.95-72.22%
Other theft40.95-55.56%
Drugs40.76100.00%
Public order40.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.760.00%
Shoplifting30.76-25.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.545.13%
Anti-social behaviour187.8012.50%
Other theft93.4280.00%
Vehicle crime81.7160.00%
Burglary81.52300.00%
Public order51.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-60.00%
Shoplifting40.76-42.86%
Robbery30.76-50.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Drugs20.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.21-20.41%
Anti-social behaviour167.42-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson103.0425.00%
Shoplifting71.90-12.50%
Robbery61.33-14.29%
Other theft51.14-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.9525.00%
Drugs40.95-20.00%
Public order40.76-20.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-71.43%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4923.214.26%
Anti-social behaviour179.3254.55%
Criminal damage and arson83.2333.33%
Shoplifting81.52700.00%
Possession of weapons71.5275.00%
Robbery71.33-12.50%
Other theft61.33-40.00%
Public order51.14-37.50%
Drugs50.95400.00%
Vehicle crime40.95-55.56%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Burglary20.38-71.43%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4721.4911.90%
Anti-social behaviour118.9437.50%
Other theft102.0942.86%
Vehicle crime91.90-10.00%
Robbery81.71166.67%
Public order81.52100.00%
Burglary71.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.33-40.00%
Possession of weapons41.14100.00%
Drugs10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4218.45-2.33%
Vehicle crime107.9911.11%
Criminal damage and arson101.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.900.00%
Other theft71.520.00%
Burglary41.33-33.33%
Public order40.760.00%
Robbery30.76-40.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Other crime20.38-33.33%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4319.2113.16%
Vehicle crime98.1828.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.7133.33%
Other theft71.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.33100.00%
Burglary61.140.00%
Possession of weapons51.1466.67%
Robbery50.95150.00%
Public order40.95-42.86%
Other crime30.760.00%
Shoplifting30.57-40.00%
Theft from the person20.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.2622.58%
Other theft77.23133.33%
Vehicle crime71.330.00%
Public order71.33-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.3320.00%
Burglary61.14-14.29%
Shoplifting51.1425.00%
Theft from the person40.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-40.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Other crime30.57200.00%
Possession of weapons30.57-40.00%
Robbery20.57-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.79-40.38%
Public order85.9060.00%
Robbery71.520.00%
Vehicle crime71.3340.00%
Burglary71.3375.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.33-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.95-66.67%
Possession of weapons50.95400.00%
Shoplifting40.95-33.33%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5220.9210.64%
Anti-social behaviour159.8966.67%
Robbery72.85250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.33-33.33%
Shoplifting61.1420.00%
Vehicle crime51.1425.00%
Public order50.9525.00%
Burglary40.95-60.00%
Drugs30.7650.00%
Theft from the person30.5750.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4719.400.00%
Burglary108.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.710.00%
Shoplifting51.710.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Other theft40.760.00%
Public order40.760.00%
Possession of weapons30.760.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 456 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202441
June 202439
May 202449
April 202447
March 202442
February 202443
January 202438
December 202331
November 202352
October 202347

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202418
June 202416
May 202417
April 202411
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

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

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

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
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

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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hart Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Caldmore Green
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Dudley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hill Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Barleyfields Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ridgewood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Buckle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Newhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Drayman Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Ditch
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. St Matthew'S Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hanch Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. New Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Emery Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Emery Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Lysways Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Little London
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Carless Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. White Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Caldmore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Vicarage Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Glebe Street
    Total1
    Burglary1