WS1 3LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3LP

WS1 3LP, Walsall has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.80 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3LP 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 3LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3LP, encompassing approximately 5395 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 3LP area, explore the WS1 3LP 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 (-24.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)

WS1 3LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Digbeth with total crimes: 20
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 12

WS1 3LP 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.80-24.53%
Shoplifting157.41-11.76%
Possession of weapons112.7883.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.04-54.55%
Drugs81.8560.00%
Other theft71.48-30.00%
Burglary71.30-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.30133.33%
Vehicle crime61.30-25.00%
Public order61.11-33.33%
Other crime31.1150.00%
Theft from the person20.56100.00%
Robbery10.37-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5327.996.00%
Anti-social behaviour229.8237.50%
Shoplifting174.08-50.00%
Other theft103.1566.67%
Burglary91.85200.00%
Public order91.6712.50%
Vehicle crime81.670.00%
Possession of weapons61.48100.00%
Robbery51.11-44.44%
Drugs50.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-66.67%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5028.170.00%
Shoplifting349.276.25%
Anti-social behaviour166.30-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson92.97-25.00%
Robbery91.670.00%
Public order81.67-11.11%
Vehicle crime81.4833.33%
Other theft61.48-14.29%
Drugs51.11-37.50%
Burglary30.930.00%
Possession of weapons30.56-62.50%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5031.32-15.25%
Shoplifting329.2718.52%
Anti-social behaviour215.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.8950.00%
Public order92.22-52.63%
Robbery91.67-10.00%
Possession of weapons81.670.00%
Drugs81.48700.00%
Other theft71.48-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.30-14.29%
Burglary31.11-62.50%
Other crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5933.36-6.35%
Shoplifting2710.94107.69%
Anti-social behaviour215.0040.00%
Public order193.89137.50%
Robbery103.5266.67%
Other theft91.8512.50%
Burglary81.6760.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.48-27.27%
Possession of weapons81.48300.00%
Vehicle crime71.48-22.22%
Other crime21.30-33.33%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6327.4316.67%
Anti-social behaviour1511.6866.67%
Shoplifting132.7844.44%
Criminal damage and arson112.410.00%
Vehicle crime92.0450.00%
Other theft81.67-27.27%
Public order81.48-20.00%
Robbery61.48-14.29%
Burglary51.11-50.00%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Drugs20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.37-77.78%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5426.3222.73%
Criminal damage and arson1110.0183.33%
Other theft112.0483.33%
Public order102.0442.86%
Burglary101.8511.11%
Anti-social behaviour91.85-18.18%
Possession of weapons91.67200.00%
Shoplifting91.67-55.00%
Robbery71.670.00%
Vehicle crime61.30-33.33%
Drugs31.11-50.00%
Theft from the person20.56-71.43%
Other crime10.37-66.67%

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 offences4425.952.33%
Shoplifting208.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.7183.33%
Vehicle crime92.0480.00%
Burglary91.6728.57%
Robbery71.67-12.50%
Public order71.30-41.67%
Theft from the person71.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.30-45.45%
Drugs61.11100.00%
Other theft61.11100.00%
Other crime31.11200.00%
Possession of weapons30.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.24-34.85%
Shoplifting157.97-42.31%
Public order122.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.22120.00%
Robbery82.04-27.27%
Burglary71.48-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.30-64.71%
Possession of weapons61.11100.00%
Vehicle crime51.1125.00%
Other theft30.93-25.00%
Drugs30.56-40.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6631.3234.69%
Shoplifting2612.23188.89%
Anti-social behaviour174.8270.00%
Public order123.1550.00%
Robbery112.22266.67%
Burglary92.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.67-44.44%
Drugs50.93400.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-33.33%
Other theft40.74-33.33%
Theft from the person40.740.00%
Possession of weapons30.74-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.5650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4923.170.00%
Burglary129.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.850.00%
Shoplifting91.670.00%
Public order81.670.00%
Vehicle crime61.480.00%
Other theft61.110.00%
Theft from the person41.110.00%
Possession of weapons40.740.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 571 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
July 202453
June 202450
May 202450
April 202459
March 202463
February 202454
January 202444
December 202343
November 202366
October 202349

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20246
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202422
June 202416
May 202421
April 202421
March 202415
February 20249
January 202411
December 20236
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 202419
March 20248
February 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 202410
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 217 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202417
June 202434
May 202432
April 202427
March 202413
February 20249
January 202420
December 202315
November 202326
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20249
May 202412
April 20248
March 202411
February 202411
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 202410
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Digbeth
    Total20
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Hart Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Caldmore Green
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Dairy Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dudley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Barleyfields Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ridgewood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Buckle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Newhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Drayman Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Newport Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Matthew'S Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 23. Equestrian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hanch Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. New Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lysways Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Carless Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Small Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. White Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1