WS1 3DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3DX

WS1 3DX, Walsall has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.76 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3DX 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 3DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3DX, encompassing approximately 5272 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS1 3DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Digbeth with total crimes: 20
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 12
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 7

WS1 3DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.76-16.67%
Shoplifting147.59-12.50%
Possession of weapons122.66200.00%
Burglary92.280.00%
Other theft81.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.52-61.90%
Vehicle crime71.52-36.36%
Drugs71.33133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.3366.67%
Public order40.95-50.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Robbery10.38-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4827.88-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour219.1040.00%
Shoplifting163.98-50.00%
Other theft123.0371.43%
Vehicle crime112.2810.00%
Burglary92.09125.00%
Public order81.7114.29%
Robbery61.52-25.00%
Possession of weapons41.1433.33%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.57-72.73%
Drugs30.57-40.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5229.40-11.86%
Shoplifting329.8614.29%
Anti-social behaviour156.07-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson112.840.00%
Vehicle crime102.09100.00%
Robbery81.90-27.27%
Other theft71.520.00%
Public order71.33-22.22%
Drugs51.33-28.57%
Burglary40.9533.33%
Possession of weapons30.76-66.67%
Other crime10.57-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5933.571.72%
Shoplifting2811.1940.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.3126.32%
Robbery114.55-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson112.0957.14%
Possession of weapons92.0912.50%
Public order91.71-50.00%
Other theft71.71-30.00%
Drugs71.33600.00%
Vehicle crime51.33-37.50%
Burglary30.95-62.50%
Other crime20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5832.810.00%
Shoplifting2011.0081.82%
Anti-social behaviour193.7935.71%
Public order183.60157.14%
Robbery133.41116.67%
Other theft102.4725.00%
Burglary81.9033.33%
Vehicle crime81.52-20.00%
Possession of weapons81.52166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.52-41.67%
Other crime21.33-33.33%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%

In March 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 offences5827.311.75%
Anti-social behaviour1411.0040.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.669.09%
Shoplifting112.280.00%
Vehicle crime102.0942.86%
Other theft81.90-33.33%
Public order71.52-12.50%
Burglary61.33-40.00%
Robbery61.140.00%
Possession of weapons31.14-66.67%
Other crime30.570.00%
Drugs20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5728.2629.55%
Other theft1210.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.28120.00%
Shoplifting112.09-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.09-16.67%
Burglary101.90-9.09%
Possession of weapons91.90200.00%
Public order81.710.00%
Vehicle crime71.520.00%
Robbery61.3320.00%
Other crime31.140.00%
Drugs30.57-50.00%
Theft from the person20.57-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4426.36-12.00%
Shoplifting208.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.7933.33%
Burglary112.2822.22%
Public order82.09-42.86%
Vehicle crime71.52-30.00%
Theft from the person71.330.00%
Drugs61.33200.00%
Other theft61.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.14-54.55%
Robbery50.950.00%
Other crime30.95200.00%
Possession of weapons30.57-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5025.22-25.37%
Public order149.4816.67%
Shoplifting122.66-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson112.2883.33%
Vehicle crime102.09100.00%
Burglary91.9012.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons71.71250.00%
Robbery51.33-54.55%
Other theft30.950.00%
Drugs20.57-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6731.1028.85%
Shoplifting2312.71187.50%
Anti-social behaviour184.3650.00%
Public order123.4133.33%
Robbery112.28450.00%
Burglary82.09-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson61.52-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.1425.00%
Drugs40.95100.00%
Theft from the person40.760.00%
Other theft30.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5224.460.00%
Burglary139.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.280.00%
Public order91.900.00%
Shoplifting81.710.00%
Other theft61.520.00%
Possession of weapons41.140.00%
Theft from the person40.760.00%
Vehicle crime40.760.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246
February 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202412
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 202412
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
July 202448
June 202452
May 202459
April 202458
March 202458
February 202457
January 202444
December 202350
November 202367
October 202352

A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20248
March 20243
February 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202421
June 202415
May 202424
April 202419
March 202414
February 202410
January 202412
December 20239
November 202318
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 202418
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202416
June 202432
May 202428
April 202420
March 202411
February 202411
January 202420
December 202312
November 202323
October 20238

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 202411
May 202411
April 20247
March 202412
February 202411
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411
April 202413
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Digbeth
    Total20
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Hart Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Caldmore Green
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dudley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hill Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Barleyfields Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ridgewood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Buckle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Newhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Drayman Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Newport Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Ditch
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Goodall Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Matthew'S Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 26. Hanch Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. New Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Emery Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Emery Close
    Total1
    Burglary1