HOPE STREET, WS1 3RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3RG

HOPE STREET, WS1 3RG, Walsall has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.61 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3RG 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 3RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3RG, encompassing approximately 7042 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

WS1 3RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sister Dora Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Lysways Street with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

HOPE STREET, WS1 3RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.61-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour226.5337.50%
Burglary93.1280.00%
Other theft81.2814.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.85-33.33%
Robbery50.85-16.67%
Public order50.710.00%
Possession of weapons40.71100.00%
Shoplifting30.57-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5417.478.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.67-11.11%
Vehicle crime92.2780.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.28-27.27%
Other theft71.1440.00%
Robbery60.99-14.29%
Shoplifting60.85-14.29%
Public order50.85-44.44%
Burglary50.71150.00%
Drugs40.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.57-71.43%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5018.60-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour187.1028.57%
Criminal damage and arson112.5683.33%
Public order91.56-10.00%
Possession of weapons71.2840.00%
Robbery70.9940.00%
Shoplifting70.99600.00%
Drugs60.99500.00%
Other theft50.85-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.71-28.57%
Other crime20.710.00%
Burglary20.28-71.43%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6218.0316.98%
Anti-social behaviour148.80100.00%
Public order101.99100.00%
Burglary71.4275.00%
Vehicle crime70.99-30.00%
Other theft70.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.99-57.14%
Robbery50.8566.67%
Possession of weapons50.7166.67%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5315.908.16%
Criminal damage and arson147.5355.56%
Vehicle crime101.9942.86%
Other theft71.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.99-12.50%
Public order50.99-16.67%
Burglary40.71-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.57-62.50%
Robbery30.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4915.628.89%
Criminal damage and arson96.9680.00%
Burglary91.2828.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.28100.00%
Possession of weapons81.14166.67%
Other theft71.14-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.99-12.50%
Public order60.9920.00%
Robbery30.85-25.00%
Theft from the person20.43-33.33%
Other crime10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.917.14%
Other theft96.39200.00%
Vehicle crime81.2814.29%
Burglary71.14-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.99-28.57%
Public order50.71-37.50%
Other crime40.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.570.00%
Drugs40.570.00%
Robbery40.57-20.00%
Theft from the person30.570.00%
Possession of weapons30.43-57.14%
Shoplifting20.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.92-23.64%
Burglary105.96150.00%
Public order81.4233.33%
Possession of weapons71.14250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9916.67%
Vehicle crime70.9940.00%
Robbery50.99-28.57%
Shoplifting40.71-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.57-77.78%
Other theft30.570.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5516.7614.58%
Anti-social behaviour187.8180.00%
Robbery72.5675.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.99-14.29%
Public order60.85100.00%
Vehicle crime50.8566.67%
Shoplifting50.71400.00%
Burglary40.71-66.67%
Drugs30.570.00%
Other theft30.430.00%
Theft from the person30.4350.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.20-11.11%
Burglary126.82500.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.70-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.42-22.22%
Possession of weapons50.9966.67%
Robbery40.7133.33%
Other theft30.57-25.00%
Public order30.43-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.43-40.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Other crime20.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5415.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.700.00%
Public order71.280.00%
Vehicle crime50.990.00%
Other crime40.710.00%
Other theft40.570.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Possession of weapons30.430.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 202414
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202416
May 202418
April 202414
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 202318
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 558 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202446
June 202454
May 202450
April 202462
March 202453
February 202449
January 202445
December 202342
November 202355
October 202348
September 202354

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20249
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 202312
September 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3RG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lysways Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. George Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Clews Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. West Bromwich Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. St Matthew'S Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hanch Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hope Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Little London
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bath Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brace Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Caldmore Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sandy Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Emery Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Belvidere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Highgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Windsor Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Sandwell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Thorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1