BRACE STREET, WS1 3PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3PS

BRACE STREET, WS1 3PS, Walsall has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.57 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3PS 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 3PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3PS, encompassing approximately 7341 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (17.07% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 3PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 12
  • Cambridge Street with total crimes: 8
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 7

BRACE STREET, WS1 3PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.5717.07%
Vehicle crime106.5425.00%
Other theft81.360.00%
Possession of weapons81.09100.00%
Drugs71.09600.00%
Burglary50.95-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.68-80.95%
Shoplifting40.54-50.00%
Public order30.54-57.14%
Other crime30.410.00%
Robbery10.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.80-28.07%
Anti-social behaviour215.5850.00%
Vehicle crime82.86-11.11%
Other theft81.09-27.27%
Shoplifting81.09-57.89%
Burglary71.0940.00%
Public order70.9516.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.9520.00%
Possession of weapons40.82100.00%
Robbery40.540.00%
Drugs10.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5718.6646.15%
Shoplifting197.7646.15%
Anti-social behaviour142.59-17.65%
Other theft111.9183.33%
Vehicle crime91.5080.00%
Public order61.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.82-50.00%
Burglary50.6866.67%
Drugs40.68-33.33%
Robbery40.54-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.54-66.67%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.3154.55%
Shoplifting132.32160.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.7725.00%
Public order81.3614.29%
Robbery71.0916.67%
Drugs60.95500.00%
Other theft60.82-14.29%
Possession of weapons60.8220.00%
Vehicle crime50.820.00%
Other crime30.68200.00%
Burglary30.41-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5215.808.33%
Anti-social behaviour117.0883.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.50-38.46%
Burglary71.09250.00%
Other theft70.9516.67%
Public order70.9516.67%
Robbery60.95100.00%
Vehicle crime50.82-44.44%
Possession of weapons50.6866.67%
Shoplifting50.6866.67%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.896.67%
Criminal damage and arson136.5444.44%
Vehicle crime91.77-10.00%
Other theft61.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.820.00%
Public order60.8220.00%
Possession of weapons30.82-40.00%
Robbery30.41-25.00%
Shoplifting30.41200.00%
Burglary20.41-75.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.179.76%
Vehicle crime106.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.3628.57%
Other theft81.23-11.11%
Burglary81.0960.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.090.00%
Public order50.82150.00%
Possession of weapons50.68150.00%
Robbery40.680.00%
Drugs20.54-60.00%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.14-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.35-4.65%
Other theft95.58800.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.23-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour60.9550.00%
Vehicle crime60.82-14.29%
Burglary50.82-54.55%
Drugs50.680.00%
Shoplifting50.6825.00%
Robbery40.68-20.00%
Other crime30.54200.00%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Public order20.41-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.27-60.00%

In December 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 offences4313.49-14.00%
Burglary115.86120.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.5028.57%
Public order91.23200.00%
Vehicle crime71.2375.00%
Robbery50.95-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.68-75.00%
Shoplifting40.54-60.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5015.1213.64%
Anti-social behaviour166.8133.33%
Shoplifting102.18233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.3640.00%
Robbery70.9575.00%
Burglary50.95-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.68-33.33%
Other theft30.54-25.00%
Public order30.41-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.41-33.33%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person20.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.300.00%
Burglary125.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.630.00%
Vehicle crime61.630.00%
Public order50.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Other theft40.680.00%
Robbery40.540.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Possession of weapons30.410.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other crime20.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
July 202441
June 202457
May 202439
April 202452
March 202448
February 202445
January 202441
December 202343
November 202350
October 202344

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20248
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202421
June 202414
May 202417
April 202411
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20239
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202419
May 202413
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 202413
February 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 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 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3PS 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. Cambridge Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hart Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Caldmore Green
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Dairy Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dudley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Windsor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Thorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Equestrian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. New Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1