WS1 3LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3LY

WS1 3LY, Walsall has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.99 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3LY 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 3LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3LY, encompassing approximately 4098 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-4.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS1 3LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14

WS1 3LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6750.99-4.29%
Anti-social behaviour2916.3552.63%
Shoplifting267.08-33.33%
Other theft156.3487.50%
Vehicle crime143.6675.00%
Public order133.42-7.14%
Possession of weapons103.1766.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.4416.67%
Drugs71.7116.67%
Burglary61.7150.00%
Robbery61.46-45.45%
Bicycle theft61.46100.00%
Theft from the person21.46-33.33%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7048.554.48%
Shoplifting3917.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour199.52-17.39%
Public order144.6416.67%
Robbery113.42-8.33%
Other theft82.68-27.27%
Vehicle crime81.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.95-68.42%
Possession of weapons61.46-14.29%
Drugs61.46-60.00%
Burglary41.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.98200.00%
Theft from the person30.730.00%
Other crime20.73-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6756.600.00%
Shoplifting5216.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour2312.69-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson195.61111.11%
Drugs154.64275.00%
Robbery123.669.09%
Public order122.93-50.00%
Other theft112.93-21.43%
Possession of weapons72.68-41.67%
Burglary61.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.46-63.64%
Other crime30.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6756.12-12.99%
Shoplifting3916.3556.00%
Anti-social behaviour259.5213.64%
Public order246.1033.33%
Other theft145.86100.00%
Possession of weapons123.42300.00%
Vehicle crime112.93-8.33%
Robbery112.68-8.33%
Burglary92.6880.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.20-35.71%
Drugs42.20100.00%
Other crime30.98-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.24-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7750.5024.19%
Shoplifting2518.7931.58%
Anti-social behaviour226.1069.23%
Public order185.3728.57%
Criminal damage and arson144.397.69%
Robbery123.4233.33%
Vehicle crime122.9371.43%
Other theft72.93-30.00%
Theft from the person51.7125.00%
Burglary51.22-50.00%
Other crime41.220.00%
Possession of weapons30.98-62.50%
Drugs20.73-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6242.4555.00%
Shoplifting1915.13-34.48%
Public order144.6455.56%
Criminal damage and arson133.4262.50%
Anti-social behaviour133.17-38.10%
Other theft103.170.00%
Burglary102.44-9.09%
Robbery92.44-10.00%
Possession of weapons82.2033.33%
Vehicle crime71.95-30.00%
Drugs51.71-37.50%
Theft from the person41.22-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4043.18-33.33%
Shoplifting299.7616.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.0850.00%
Burglary115.12175.00%
Vehicle crime102.6825.00%
Other theft102.44-16.67%
Robbery102.4425.00%
Theft from the person102.4466.67%
Public order92.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.20-38.46%
Drugs81.95100.00%
Possession of weapons61.95-14.29%
Other crime31.46200.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6043.92-27.71%
Shoplifting2514.64-32.43%
Public order186.1020.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.39-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson133.4244.44%
Other theft123.17140.00%
Robbery82.93-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.95300.00%
Possession of weapons71.9540.00%
Theft from the person61.710.00%
Burglary41.46-33.33%
Drugs40.98-20.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8352.2148.21%
Shoplifting3720.2532.14%
Anti-social behaviour239.0335.29%
Public order155.617.14%
Robbery103.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.44-30.77%
Bicycle theft82.2033.33%
Theft from the person61.950.00%
Burglary61.46-57.14%
Possession of weapons51.460.00%
Drugs51.2266.67%
Other theft51.22-54.55%
Vehicle crime21.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5645.14-13.85%
Shoplifting2813.66-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour176.83-15.00%
Public order144.157.69%
Burglary143.42250.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.42-23.53%
Other theft113.1722.22%
Vehicle crime62.6850.00%
Theft from the person61.46100.00%
Bicycle theft61.46200.00%
Possession of weapons51.46-28.57%
Robbery41.22-55.56%
Drugs30.98-25.00%
Other crime20.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6546.1116.07%
Shoplifting3215.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour207.815.26%
Criminal damage and arson174.8841.67%
Public order134.15-45.83%
Other theft93.17-18.18%
Robbery92.2012.50%
Possession of weapons72.2040.00%
Vehicle crime41.71-50.00%
Drugs40.980.00%
Burglary40.98-60.00%
Theft from the person30.98-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.73-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5646.605.66%
Public order2413.6626.32%
Shoplifting245.869.09%
Anti-social behaviour195.86-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.64-14.29%
Other theft112.930.00%
Burglary102.68900.00%
Robbery82.4414.29%
Vehicle crime81.9533.33%
Possession of weapons51.9566.67%
Theft from the person51.22-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.2233.33%
Drugs40.9833.33%
Other crime10.980.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5342.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour2512.930.00%
Shoplifting226.100.00%
Public order195.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.640.00%
Other theft113.420.00%
Robbery72.680.00%
Theft from the person71.710.00%
Vehicle crime61.710.00%
Drugs31.460.00%
Possession of weapons30.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 823 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202467
June 202470
May 202467
April 202467
March 202477
February 202462
January 202440
December 202360
November 202383
October 202356
September 202365
August 202356
July 202353

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20248
May 20244
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 84 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 202412
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202419
May 202423
April 202425
March 202422
February 202413
January 202421
December 202314
November 202323
October 202317
September 202320
August 202319
July 202325

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 202410
January 202411
December 20234
November 20236
October 202314
September 20234
August 202310
July 20231

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20248
May 202411
April 202414
March 20247
February 202410
January 202410
December 202312
November 20235
October 202311
September 20239
August 202311
July 202311

A total of 117 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 202412
February 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 20234
September 20239
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 202419
April 20249
March 202414
February 202413
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239
October 202313
September 202317
August 202312
July 202314

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 202415
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202414
May 202412
April 202424
March 202418
February 202414
January 20249
December 202318
November 202315
October 202314
September 202313
August 202324
July 202319

A total of 397 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202439
May 202452
April 202439
March 202425
February 202419
January 202429
December 202325
November 202337
October 202328
September 202332
August 202324
July 202322

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20238
October 20236
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Park Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. St Paul'S Street
    Total10
    Possession of weapons3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Hart Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Digbeth
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. George Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St Pauls Bus Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 14. Corporation Street
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Newport Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Newhall Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Goodall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St Matthew'S Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Equestrian Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Woodcutter Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hope Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Brace Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Caldmore Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bradford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Walsall (Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Little Station Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Meadow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1