WS1 3PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3PR

WS1 3PR, Walsall has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.62 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3PR 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 3PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3PR, encompassing approximately 6857 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-20.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)

WS1 3PR 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 3PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.62-20.37%
Anti-social behaviour206.2742.86%
Shoplifting82.92-57.89%
Vehicle crime71.17-30.00%
Burglary71.0240.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.02100.00%
Other theft60.87-40.00%
Public order60.870.00%
Possession of weapons50.87150.00%
Robbery40.730.00%
Drugs10.58-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5419.2542.11%
Shoplifting197.8746.15%
Anti-social behaviour142.77-12.50%
Other theft102.0442.86%
Vehicle crime101.46100.00%
Public order61.46-14.29%
Burglary50.8725.00%
Drugs40.73-33.33%
Robbery40.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.44-66.67%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.50-15.56%
Anti-social behaviour165.54100.00%
Shoplifting132.33160.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9012.50%
Other theft71.3140.00%
Public order71.02-12.50%
Drugs61.02200.00%
Possession of weapons60.8720.00%
Robbery60.8720.00%
Vehicle crime50.8725.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.56-33.33%
Public order81.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.1733.33%
Other theft51.1725.00%
Possession of weapons50.73150.00%
Robbery50.7366.67%
Shoplifting50.7366.67%
Burglary40.73100.00%
Vehicle crime40.58-42.86%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.272.27%
Criminal damage and arson126.56100.00%
Vehicle crime71.75-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.0250.00%
Public order60.8720.00%
Other theft40.87-42.86%
Robbery30.58-40.00%
Shoplifting30.44200.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-60.00%
Burglary20.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.0015.79%
Vehicle crime86.4214.29%
Burglary81.1733.33%
Other theft71.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.020.00%
Robbery50.8766.67%
Public order50.73150.00%
Possession of weapons50.73150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.73-20.00%
Drugs20.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.15-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.270.00%
Vehicle crime75.5475.00%
Other theft71.02600.00%
Burglary61.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.87-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.8766.67%
Shoplifting50.7325.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Other crime30.5850.00%
Theft from the person30.440.00%
Robbery30.44-25.00%
Public order20.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.10-26.92%
Burglary85.54166.67%
Public order81.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1740.00%
Robbery41.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.58300.00%
Possession of weapons40.58100.00%
Shoplifting40.58-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.58-75.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5214.7320.93%
Anti-social behaviour127.589.09%
Shoplifting101.75233.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.460.00%
Robbery50.7325.00%
Public order40.73-20.00%
Other theft30.58-25.00%
Burglary30.44-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Drugs20.29-33.33%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.732.38%
Burglary116.271000.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.600.00%
Vehicle crime61.600.00%
Public order50.87-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.73-54.55%
Other theft40.7333.33%
Robbery40.5833.33%
Drugs30.5850.00%
Shoplifting30.4450.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.29-33.33%
Other crime20.29100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.600.00%
Vehicle crime61.600.00%
Public order60.870.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202443
June 202454
May 202438
April 202445
March 202445
February 202444
January 202438
December 202338
November 202352
October 202343
September 202342

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

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20248
March 202412
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202414
May 202416
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 202312
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 202311
September 20231

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202419
May 202413
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3PR 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
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Clews Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. West Bromwich Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Junction Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Corporation Street
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Newhall Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Equestrian Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Woodcutter Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sun Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Meadow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Corporation Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wednesbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Windsor Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Thorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Spout Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Victor Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Camden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1