WS1 3PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3PW

WS1 3PW, Walsall has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.91 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3PW 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 3PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3PW, encompassing approximately 6859 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS1 3PW 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 3PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.1242.86%
Other theft82.92-20.00%
Shoplifting81.17-57.89%
Vehicle crime71.17-30.00%
Burglary71.0240.00%
Public order71.0216.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.02100.00%
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 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5619.5340.00%
Shoplifting198.1646.15%
Anti-social behaviour142.77-17.65%
Other theft102.0442.86%
Vehicle crime101.46100.00%
Public order61.46-25.00%
Burglary50.8725.00%
Drugs40.73-33.33%
Robbery40.58-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.44-66.67%
Other crime10.29-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.8388.89%
Shoplifting132.48160.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9012.50%
Public order81.3114.29%
Other theft71.170.00%
Robbery71.0216.67%
Drugs61.02200.00%
Possession of weapons60.8720.00%
Vehicle crime50.870.00%
Burglary40.73-20.00%
Other crime30.58200.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.184.17%
Anti-social behaviour97.2928.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.31-33.33%
Other theft71.1740.00%
Public order71.0216.67%
Robbery61.02100.00%
Burglary50.87150.00%
Vehicle crime50.73-44.44%
Possession of weapons50.73150.00%
Shoplifting50.7366.67%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.439.09%
Criminal damage and arson127.0071.43%
Vehicle crime91.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.3140.00%
Public order61.0220.00%
Other theft50.87-28.57%
Robbery30.73-40.00%
Shoplifting30.44200.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-60.00%
Burglary20.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.437.32%
Vehicle crime96.4150.00%
Burglary81.3133.33%
Other theft71.17-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.0216.67%
Robbery51.0225.00%
Public order50.73150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.73-16.67%
Possession of weapons50.73150.00%
Drugs20.73-50.00%
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 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.855.13%
Other theft85.980.00%
Burglary61.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.8750.00%
Vehicle crime60.870.00%
Shoplifting50.8725.00%
Robbery40.73-20.00%
Drugs40.580.00%
Theft from the person30.580.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Public order20.29-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.68-26.42%
Burglary85.6960.00%
Public order81.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1733.33%
Vehicle crime61.17200.00%
Robbery50.87-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.73-71.43%
Possession of weapons40.58100.00%
Shoplifting40.58-60.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5316.0420.45%
Anti-social behaviour147.7327.27%
Shoplifting102.04233.33%
Robbery71.4675.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0220.00%
Burglary50.87-58.33%
Public order40.730.00%
Other theft30.58-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-66.67%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%

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 offences4414.58-8.33%
Burglary126.411100.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.75-15.38%
Vehicle crime61.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87-54.55%
Other theft40.73100.00%
Public order40.58-33.33%
Robbery40.58100.00%
Shoplifting30.5850.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.29-50.00%
Other crime20.29-33.33%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.900.00%
Vehicle crime61.600.00%
Public order60.870.00%
Possession of weapons40.870.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Other theft20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 505 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202442
June 202456
May 202440
April 202450
March 202448
February 202444
January 202441
December 202339
November 202353
October 202344
September 202348

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 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 20245
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 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 20234

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 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 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202414
May 202417
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 202314
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 202312
September 20231

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

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

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

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20231
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 5 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
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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 3PW 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. Hope Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Little London
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Sandwell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Thorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Spout Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Victor Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1