WOODCUTTER CLOSE, WS1 3QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3QU

WOODCUTTER CLOSE, WS1 3QU, Walsall has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.84 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3QU 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 3QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3QU, encompassing approximately 2906 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (2600.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WS1 3QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 7

WOODCUTTER CLOSE, WS1 3QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.842600.00%
Possession of weapons89.29700.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.75500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.060.00%
Public order51.72150.00%
Shoplifting51.720.00%
Vehicle crime51.720.00%
Other theft41.720.00%
Burglary41.380.00%
Drugs41.380.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.72-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-97.44%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3938.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour1413.4216.67%
Shoplifting104.82-54.55%
Vehicle crime93.44-18.18%
Public order83.1014.29%
Drugs82.7533.33%
Other theft62.75-14.29%
Possession of weapons52.06-28.57%
Burglary41.72-20.00%
Robbery41.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-20.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3944.0439.29%
Shoplifting2213.4222.22%
Anti-social behaviour127.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime114.13175.00%
Other theft73.7816.67%
Public order72.4116.67%
Possession of weapons72.4175.00%
Drugs62.41-14.29%
Burglary52.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.72-16.67%
Robbery51.72-16.67%
Other crime21.72100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2836.47-15.15%
Shoplifting189.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.1950.00%
Drugs75.16600.00%
Other theft62.4120.00%
Public order62.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.06-45.45%
Robbery62.060.00%
Burglary52.0666.67%
Possession of weapons41.72-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.38-60.00%
Other crime11.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3341.630.00%
Shoplifting1811.35157.14%
Public order126.1971.43%
Criminal damage and arson114.13-15.38%
Vehicle crime103.78-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour103.4425.00%
Possession of weapons93.44800.00%
Robbery63.10200.00%
Other theft52.0625.00%
Burglary31.72-40.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3333.3717.86%
Vehicle crime1411.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.82225.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.4760.00%
Public order72.7540.00%
Shoplifting72.41250.00%
Burglary52.41-16.67%
Other theft41.72-42.86%
Robbery21.38-60.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.8427.27%
Other theft79.630.00%
Vehicle crime72.41-36.36%
Burglary62.41-14.29%
Robbery52.06-16.67%
Public order51.72150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-16.67%
Drugs41.72100.00%
Possession of weapons41.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-20.00%
Shoplifting21.38-81.82%
Other crime10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime117.57266.67%
Shoplifting113.7857.14%
Burglary73.7816.67%
Other theft72.41133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.41100.00%
Robbery62.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.06-37.50%
Public order21.72-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.69-33.33%
Drugs20.69-50.00%
Theft from the person20.69100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3329.2410.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.35700.00%
Public order72.7516.67%
Shoplifting72.41-46.15%
Robbery62.41100.00%
Burglary62.06200.00%
Drugs42.0633.33%
Vehicle crime31.38-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-72.73%
Possession of weapons31.0350.00%
Other theft31.03-40.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3030.960.00%
Shoplifting1310.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.470.00%
Vehicle crime93.780.00%
Public order63.100.00%
Other theft52.060.00%
Bicycle theft41.720.00%
Robbery31.380.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20241
July 202439
June 202439
May 202428
April 202433
March 202433
February 202428
January 202422
December 202333
November 202330

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20249
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202414
June 202412
May 202415
April 202410
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 202311

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 202411
March 202413
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20231

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 202412
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202410
June 202422
May 202418
April 202418
March 20247
February 20242
January 202411
December 20237
November 202313

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 202411
May 20244
April 202410
March 202414
February 20247
January 202411
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3QU 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. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hart Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Marsh Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Dairy Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wave Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newport Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Little Station Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Equestrian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Small Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Caldmore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Vicarage Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Glebe Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Mountrath Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1