WS1 3ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3ET

WS1 3ET, Walsall has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.29 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3ET 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 3ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3ET, encompassing approximately 6027 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-14.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS1 3ET 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
  • Vincent Street with total crimes: 3

WS1 3ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.29-14.71%
Vehicle crime54.81-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-33.33%
Public order40.6633.33%
Burglary40.66-33.33%
Other theft40.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-80.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.77-17.07%
Anti-social behaviour155.6487.50%
Vehicle crime72.4975.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.16-25.00%
Other theft61.0050.00%
Burglary61.00500.00%
Public order31.00-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Robbery20.33-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.4413.89%
Criminal damage and arson86.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.3360.00%
Public order61.33100.00%
Robbery51.000.00%
Other theft40.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.6633.33%
Possession of weapons20.66-71.43%
Drugs20.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.77-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson85.97100.00%
Possession of weapons71.33133.33%
Robbery51.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.83-37.50%
Other theft40.8333.33%
Drugs40.660.00%
Other crime30.66200.00%
Public order30.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-66.67%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Burglary10.33-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.600.00%
Vehicle crime97.6312.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.49166.67%
Robbery51.33150.00%
Burglary50.8325.00%
Public order40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-55.56%
Other theft30.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.7717.95%
Criminal damage and arson97.6350.00%
Vehicle crime81.4933.33%
Other theft61.33-14.29%
Burglary41.000.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.9414.71%
Other theft76.4716.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.16250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1620.00%
Vehicle crime61.000.00%
Public order41.00100.00%
Burglary40.660.00%
Possession of weapons30.66200.00%
Other crime30.500.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.7817.24%
Other theft65.64500.00%
Vehicle crime61.00-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.0025.00%
Burglary40.83-50.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Robbery20.33-66.67%
Public order20.33-60.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.95-32.56%
Burglary84.81100.00%
Vehicle crime71.3375.00%
Robbery61.160.00%
Public order51.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-70.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.13100.00%
Robbery61.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.000.00%
Public order40.8333.33%
Burglary40.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.66-20.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.100.00%
Burglary107.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.660.00%
Vehicle crime50.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.830.00%
Possession of weapons40.830.00%
Other theft40.660.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202434
June 202441
May 202436
April 202446
March 202446
February 202439
January 202434
December 202329
November 202343
October 202343

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202415
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 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 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

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 4 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3ET 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. Vincent Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dudley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hill Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Barleyfields Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ridgewood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Buckle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Newhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Drayman Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Windsor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Thorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. West Bromwich Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Little London
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Carless Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. White Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Caldmore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Vicarage Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1