MEADOW STREET, WS1 3QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3QP

MEADOW STREET, WS1 3QP, Walsall has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.58 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3QP 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 3QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3QP, encompassing approximately 3542 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)

WS1 3QP 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
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 9

MEADOW STREET, WS1 3QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.470.00%
Shoplifting82.54-57.89%
Public order72.2675.00%
Vehicle crime51.98-54.55%
Burglary41.4133.33%
Robbery41.13-20.00%
Other theft41.13-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.13-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8550.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.2376.47%
Shoplifting198.4746.15%
Vehicle crime115.36266.67%
Other theft93.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.54-18.18%
Possession of weapons52.5425.00%
Robbery51.410.00%
Public order41.410.00%
Burglary31.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-71.43%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.89-26.09%
Shoplifting134.80160.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.67120.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.11-12.50%
Robbery51.980.00%
Public order41.41-20.00%
Burglary41.130.00%
Possession of weapons41.1333.33%
Other theft31.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-50.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.490.00%
Vehicle crime62.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.69-16.67%
Public order51.410.00%
Robbery51.41400.00%
Shoplifting51.410.00%
Burglary41.4133.33%
Other theft41.13100.00%
Possession of weapons31.13200.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.5015.00%
Vehicle crime86.4960.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.26500.00%
Public order51.69150.00%
Shoplifting51.41400.00%
Burglary31.41-50.00%
Other theft20.85-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-75.00%
Robbery10.28-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.8142.86%
Burglary65.6520.00%
Other theft51.6925.00%
Vehicle crime51.4125.00%
Possession of weapons41.41300.00%
Robbery41.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Drugs31.13200.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Theft from the person10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.27-41.67%
Burglary53.95-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.41300.00%
Vehicle crime41.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-33.33%
Other theft41.13300.00%
Shoplifting41.130.00%
Robbery31.1350.00%
Theft from the person20.85100.00%
Public order10.56-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.37-17.24%
Public order76.78133.33%
Burglary61.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.69500.00%
Shoplifting41.69-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.1350.00%
Robbery20.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-85.71%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.7881.25%
Shoplifting98.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.540.00%
Robbery41.98300.00%
Public order31.13-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Burglary20.56-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.96-5.88%
Burglary84.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2675.00%
Public order51.9866.67%
Vehicle crime51.41-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-42.86%
Shoplifting31.130.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.800.00%
Vehicle crime61.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.690.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202430
May 202417
April 202423
March 202423
February 202420
January 202414
December 202324
November 202329
October 202316
September 202317

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

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202411
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20249
May 202411
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 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 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 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
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3QP 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. Hart Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Junction Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Corporation Street
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Equestrian Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Woodcutter Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brace Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Henry Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Upper Short Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Rollingmill Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Meadow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Corporation Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wednesbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Camden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Small Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Vicarage Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Glebe Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Tasker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dairy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Short Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Upper Brook Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1