WS1 3JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3JF

WS1 3JF, Walsall has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3JF 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 3JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3JF, encompassing approximately 5828 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WS1 3JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lysways Street with total crimes: 10
  • Vincent Street with total crimes: 4
  • West Bromwich Street with total crimes: 4

WS1 3JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.38-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour72.92133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.2025.00%
Burglary50.860.00%
Other theft40.8633.33%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.554.55%
Criminal damage and arson43.95-33.33%
Public order40.6933.33%
Vehicle crime40.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.6950.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.41-40.54%
Criminal damage and arson63.77100.00%
Other crime41.0333.33%
Other theft30.69200.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-50.00%
Public order30.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.1227.59%
Vehicle crime66.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Robbery10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.78-9.38%
Vehicle crime84.98100.00%
Other theft31.37-25.00%
Public order30.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5150.00%
Burglary30.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.2323.08%
Other theft45.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.69-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Burglary20.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.9236.84%
Vehicle crime54.460.00%
Burglary40.86-50.00%
Other theft40.69100.00%
Public order30.69-25.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.06-17.39%
Burglary83.2660.00%
Vehicle crime51.37-16.67%
Public order40.860.00%
Possession of weapons30.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5150.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.26-20.69%
Vehicle crime63.9520.00%
Burglary51.03150.00%
Public order40.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.69100.00%
Possession of weapons20.69-33.33%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Other theft20.34100.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences298.067.41%
Vehicle crime54.98-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-75.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Public order20.34-60.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.29-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour84.63166.67%
Vehicle crime61.3750.00%
Public order51.03-37.50%
Other crime40.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-62.50%
Burglary20.51-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.52143.75%
Public order86.69166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.3733.33%
Burglary51.37-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6950.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Other theft20.34-66.67%
Other crime20.34100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.380.00%
Burglary62.740.00%
Other theft61.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.030.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202423
May 202422
April 202437
March 202429
February 202432
January 202426
December 202319
November 202323
October 202329
September 202327
August 202339
July 202316

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lysways Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Vincent Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. West Bromwich Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Canute Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hope Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Little London
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bath Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Redhouse Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Highgate Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Little Gorway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Sandy Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Emery Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Belvidere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Highgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Highgate Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Avion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Windsor Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Sandwell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Thorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1