WS1 3LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3LT

WS1 3LT, Walsall has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.53 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3LT 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (4.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-56.00% decrease)

WS1 3LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Sister Dora Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

WS1 3LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences3820.11-13.64%
Burglary137.641200.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.61-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson92.01-10.00%
Public order71.810.00%
Vehicle crime61.410.00%
Other theft51.2125.00%
Shoplifting41.01-42.86%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Robbery20.40-50.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.3110.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.85-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.210.00%
Public order72.01-22.22%
Shoplifting71.41-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.41-40.00%
Other theft41.21-20.00%
Robbery40.8033.33%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Possession of weapons30.60-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-66.67%
Burglary10.20-87.50%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4024.145.26%
Anti-social behaviour158.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.02-9.09%
Vehicle crime102.01100.00%
Shoplifting102.01100.00%
Public order92.0128.57%
Burglary81.81700.00%
Other theft51.61-37.50%
Possession of weapons41.010.00%
Robbery30.80-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.6050.00%
Drugs10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.020.00%
Other theft82.210.00%
Public order71.610.00%
Vehicle crime51.410.00%
Shoplifting51.010.00%
Robbery41.010.00%
Possession of weapons40.800.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 541 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202445
June 202443
May 202439
April 202445
March 202444
February 202447
January 202434
December 202335
November 202349
October 202338
September 202344
August 202340
July 202338

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 202411
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20236
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202415
May 202420
April 202415
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 202314
October 202310
September 202311
August 202315
July 202315

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 202313
September 20231
August 20238
July 20231

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 202410
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20239
September 202310
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 202410
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202425
May 202420
April 202411
March 20246
February 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 202314
October 20234
September 20237
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 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 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hart Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Caldmore Green
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. George Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Junction Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Corporation Street
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Newport Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Newhall Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Equestrian Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Woodcutter Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hope Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bath Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brace Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Caldmore Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bradford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Meadow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Corporation Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Victor Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Camden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Small Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Little Caldmore
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Vicarage Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1