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

Overview of Crime in WS1 3EB

SANDWELL STREET, WS1 3EB, Walsall has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.98 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3EB 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 3EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3EB, encompassing approximately 5928 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WS1 3EB 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 3EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.98-23.08%
Vehicle crime65.06-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.01-16.67%
Public order50.840.00%
Possession of weapons50.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.84-75.00%
Burglary40.84-50.00%
Other theft40.67-42.86%
Drugs40.67300.00%
Shoplifting20.67-33.33%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.20-4.88%
Anti-social behaviour206.5825.00%
Burglary83.37300.00%
Other theft71.3516.67%
Vehicle crime71.1840.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.18-33.33%
Public order51.01-28.57%
Shoplifting30.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Robbery20.34-66.67%
Drugs10.34-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.54-12.77%
Anti-social behaviour166.9214.29%
Criminal damage and arson92.700.00%
Public order71.5275.00%
Other theft61.1850.00%
Robbery61.01-14.29%
Shoplifting61.01-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.0125.00%
Drugs40.84-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.67-71.43%
Burglary20.34100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4719.57-11.32%
Anti-social behaviour147.937.69%
Criminal damage and arson92.3680.00%
Possession of weapons71.5275.00%
Robbery71.180.00%
Shoplifting71.18600.00%
Drugs51.18400.00%
Public order40.84-50.00%
Other theft40.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.67-60.00%
Other crime30.6750.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Burglary10.34-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5319.7312.77%
Anti-social behaviour138.94116.67%
Vehicle crime102.1925.00%
Public order81.69100.00%
Robbery71.35133.33%
Burglary71.1875.00%
Other theft61.18-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.01-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.84100.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.194.44%
Criminal damage and arson97.9350.00%
Vehicle crime81.5233.33%
Other theft71.35-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.18-14.29%
Burglary41.01-20.00%
Public order40.670.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.34-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4516.194.65%
Other theft87.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.35133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.1820.00%
Vehicle crime61.01-25.00%
Possession of weapons51.0166.67%
Burglary50.84-16.67%
Public order40.840.00%
Robbery30.6750.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Theft from the person20.51-33.33%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.0230.30%
Other theft87.25166.67%
Vehicle crime81.3533.33%
Burglary61.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0125.00%
Public order40.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Other crime30.51200.00%
Theft from the person30.510.00%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Robbery20.51-66.67%
Shoplifting20.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.99-35.29%
Burglary85.57100.00%
Robbery61.35-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.0150.00%
Public order61.010.00%
Shoplifting41.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-20.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.51-75.00%
Possession of weapons30.51200.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5117.3713.33%
Anti-social behaviour128.6050.00%
Robbery72.02250.00%
Public order61.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.01-37.50%
Shoplifting50.84400.00%
Burglary40.84-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.67-20.00%
Theft from the person30.6750.00%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.860.00%
Burglary117.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.350.00%
Vehicle crime51.350.00%
Other theft40.840.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202439
June 202441
May 202447
April 202453
March 202447
February 202445
January 202443
December 202333
November 202351
October 202345

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 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 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202420
June 202416
May 202414
April 202413
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3EB 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. Vincent Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Windsor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Matthew'S Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 20. Hanch Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. New Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Emery Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Emery Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Lysways Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. West Bromwich Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Little London
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Carless Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. White Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Caldmore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1