WS1 3RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3RP

WS1 3RP, Walsall has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.32 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3RP 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-31.71% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS1 3RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 12
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 7
  • Caldmore Green with total crimes: 6

WS1 3RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.32-31.71%
Possession of weapons85.7260.00%
Drugs61.63200.00%
Other theft51.23-16.67%
Burglary51.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.020.00%
Shoplifting41.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-83.33%
Other crime30.610.00%
Public order20.61-75.00%
Robbery10.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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 offences4218.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.580.00%
Shoplifting112.660.00%
Robbery62.250.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202441
June 202444
May 202431
April 202439
March 202443
February 202432
January 202427
December 202336
November 202342

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202418
June 202412
May 202416
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 202313

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 202412
March 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202419
May 202413
April 202410
March 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 202311

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3RP 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. Hart Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Caldmore Green
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Dairy Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Newport Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Equestrian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Carless Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Small Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. White Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Caldmore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Vicarage Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Glebe Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Mountrath Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1