WS1 3RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3RP

WS1 3RP, Walsall has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.06 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3RP 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 3RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3RP, encompassing approximately 4895 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-6.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

WS1 3RP 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: 9

WS1 3RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.06-6.82%
Anti-social behaviour188.3850.00%
Public order83.6860.00%
Shoplifting81.63-57.89%
Burglary61.6320.00%
Other theft61.23-25.00%
Possession of weapons51.23-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.020.00%
Vehicle crime41.02-60.00%
Robbery40.82-33.33%
Drugs20.82-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4425.7441.94%
Shoplifting198.9946.15%
Anti-social behaviour123.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime102.45100.00%
Other theft82.0414.29%
Robbery61.63-14.29%
Possession of weapons61.2320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.23-37.50%
Public order51.02-16.67%
Burglary51.0225.00%
Drugs51.02-16.67%
Other crime11.02-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.47-20.51%
Anti-social behaviour166.3377.78%
Shoplifting133.2730.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.660.00%
Other theft71.6340.00%
Robbery71.4340.00%
Drugs61.43200.00%
Public order61.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons51.23-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.02-16.67%
Burglary41.020.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.47-9.30%
Public order127.9771.43%
Shoplifting102.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.84-20.00%
Possession of weapons81.63700.00%
Vehicle crime61.63-25.00%
Other theft51.2366.67%
Robbery51.0266.67%
Burglary41.0233.33%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4318.1834.38%
Criminal damage and arson108.78100.00%
Vehicle crime82.0460.00%
Public order71.6340.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4350.00%
Shoplifting51.23150.00%
Other theft31.02-62.50%
Robbery30.61-25.00%
Burglary30.61-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.61-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.5518.52%
Other theft86.54100.00%
Burglary71.63-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.02-16.67%
Public order51.02400.00%
Possession of weapons51.02150.00%
Robbery41.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.820.00%
Drugs30.82-25.00%
Shoplifting20.61-75.00%
Theft from the person10.41-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.53-25.00%
Burglary85.5233.33%
Shoplifting81.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.23150.00%
Drugs41.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8233.33%
Other theft40.820.00%
Theft from the person30.82200.00%
Robbery30.61-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.61-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.20-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.93-14.29%
Public order87.35166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.63166.67%
Burglary61.63100.00%
Robbery41.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.82100.00%
Shoplifting40.82-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-76.92%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4218.3935.48%
Anti-social behaviour138.5844.44%
Shoplifting112.66266.67%
Robbery62.2550.00%
Public order31.23-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-50.00%
Burglary30.61-70.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.55-16.22%
Burglary106.33900.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.23-16.67%
Public order51.02-28.57%
Robbery41.02100.00%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Shoplifting30.61-25.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.9615.62%
Anti-social behaviour97.56-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson81.840.00%
Public order71.6316.67%
Vehicle crime61.43-40.00%
Shoplifting41.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.613.23%
Anti-social behaviour136.5444.44%
Vehicle crime102.6642.86%
Criminal damage and arson82.0414.29%
Shoplifting81.63166.67%
Public order61.630.00%
Burglary51.23400.00%
Robbery31.02-25.00%
Other theft30.61-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.330.00%
Vehicle crime71.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.430.00%
Other theft71.430.00%
Public order61.430.00%
Robbery41.230.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 466 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202441
June 202444
May 202431
April 202439
March 202443
February 202432
January 202427
December 202336
November 202342
October 202331
September 202337
August 202332
July 202331

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202412
May 202416
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 202313
October 20239
September 20239
August 202313
July 20239

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310
September 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 202412
March 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202419
May 202413
April 202410
March 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 202311
October 20233
September 20234
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3RP 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
    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. 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. Junction Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Corporation Street
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Newport Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Equestrian Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Woodcutter Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hope Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brace Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Caldmore Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bradford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Upper Short Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Meadow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Corporation Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wednesbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Spout Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Victor Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Camden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Small Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Little Caldmore
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Vicarage Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1