WS1 3LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3LT

WS1 3LT, Walsall has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.50 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3LT 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 3LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3LT, encompassing approximately 4971 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-31.11% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

WS1 3LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 12
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 7
  • Caldmore Green with total crimes: 6

WS1 3LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.50-31.11%
Possession of weapons86.2460.00%
Drugs71.61250.00%
Other theft61.41-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.21-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.21-60.00%
Burglary51.21-28.57%
Shoplifting51.01-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson51.0125.00%
Public order31.01-66.67%
Other crime30.600.00%
Robbery10.60-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4523.534.65%
Anti-social behaviour159.050.00%
Shoplifting113.02-56.00%
Public order92.2150.00%
Vehicle crime71.81-30.00%
Burglary71.41133.33%
Other theft71.41-12.50%
Possession of weapons51.41-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-20.00%
Robbery40.80-33.33%
Drugs20.80-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4326.7510.26%
Shoplifting258.6525.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime103.0266.67%
Other theft82.0133.33%
Robbery61.61-25.00%
Public order61.21-25.00%
Possession of weapons61.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.21-44.44%
Drugs51.01-16.67%
Burglary31.010.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%

In May 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 offences3926.95-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour207.8433.33%
Shoplifting204.0281.82%
Criminal damage and arson94.02-10.00%
Public order81.81-50.00%
Robbery81.6114.29%
Drugs61.61500.00%
Other theft61.21-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.21-14.29%
Possession of weapons61.21-14.29%
Burglary31.21-50.00%
Other crime20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4527.352.27%
Public order169.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.2287.50%
Shoplifting113.0283.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.21-9.09%
Vehicle crime72.01-36.36%
Other theft71.4140.00%
Possession of weapons71.41600.00%
Robbery71.4175.00%
Burglary61.4150.00%
Other crime31.2150.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.92-6.38%
Criminal damage and arson118.8557.14%
Vehicle crime112.21120.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2133.33%
Public order81.6133.33%
Shoplifting61.61100.00%
Other theft51.21-50.00%
Robbery41.01-33.33%
Burglary40.80-55.56%
Theft from the person30.80200.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-85.71%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4722.1338.24%
Other theft109.4566.67%
Burglary92.0112.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.8140.00%
Possession of weapons71.4175.00%
Robbery61.41100.00%
Public order61.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.2120.00%
Vehicle crime51.21-37.50%
Drugs31.010.00%
Shoplifting30.60-66.67%
Theft from the person10.60-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.71-2.86%
Shoplifting96.8428.57%
Burglary81.8133.33%
Vehicle crime81.61300.00%
Other theft61.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.21-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.0166.67%
Theft from the person51.01400.00%
Public order41.01-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.80-33.33%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Robbery30.60-25.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.50-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson97.04125.00%
Public order91.8180.00%
Shoplifting71.81-50.00%
Burglary61.41100.00%
Possession of weapons61.21200.00%
Robbery41.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-78.57%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Other crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4921.5228.95%
Anti-social behaviour149.8640.00%
Shoplifting142.82250.00%
Robbery62.82200.00%
Public order51.21-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-55.56%
Burglary30.80-76.92%
Theft from the person30.6050.00%
Other theft30.60-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.110.00%
Burglary137.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.010.00%
Public order71.810.00%
Vehicle crime61.410.00%
Other theft51.210.00%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
July 202445
June 202443
May 202439
April 202445
March 202444
February 202447
January 202434
December 202335
November 202349
October 202338

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 202410
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 202411
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202415
June 202415
May 202420
April 202415
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 202416
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202411
June 202425
May 202420
April 202411
March 20246
February 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 202410
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 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
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Hart Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Caldmore Green
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Dairy Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dudley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Barleyfields Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Buckle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Newhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Newport Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Equestrian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Carless Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Small Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. White Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Caldmore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Vicarage Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Glebe Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Mountrath Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1