ST MICHAEL STREET, WS1 3RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3RQ

ST MICHAEL STREET, WS1 3RQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.80 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3RQ 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 3RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3RQ, encompassing approximately 7248 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-2.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS1 3RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 12
  • Cambridge Street with total crimes: 8
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 7

ST MICHAEL STREET, WS1 3RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.80-2.22%
Vehicle crime106.0742.86%
Possession of weapons81.38100.00%
Other theft71.10-12.50%
Drugs60.97500.00%
Burglary60.83-33.33%
Public order50.83-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.69-81.82%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.14-80.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.87-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour226.2157.14%
Burglary93.0480.00%
Other theft81.2433.33%
Vehicle crime71.10-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.97-14.29%
Public order60.8320.00%
Robbery50.83-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.69100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5716.0035.71%
Anti-social behaviour147.86-6.67%
Vehicle crime91.9380.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.24-30.00%
Other theft60.9720.00%
Robbery60.83-14.29%
Public order50.83-28.57%
Burglary50.69150.00%
Drugs40.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.55-71.43%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.18-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour155.7936.36%
Criminal damage and arson102.07100.00%
Possession of weapons71.3840.00%
Public order70.9716.67%
Robbery70.9775.00%
Drugs60.97500.00%
Other theft50.83-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.69-28.57%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Burglary20.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5815.187.41%
Anti-social behaviour118.00120.00%
Vehicle crime71.52-30.00%
Public order60.9720.00%
Burglary60.8350.00%
Other theft60.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.83-64.29%
Possession of weapons50.6966.67%
Robbery40.69100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5414.7612.50%
Criminal damage and arson147.4555.56%
Vehicle crime101.9311.11%
Other theft61.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.83-37.50%
Public order50.69-16.67%
Burglary40.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.499.09%
Vehicle crime96.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.2433.33%
Burglary81.1033.33%
Possession of weapons61.10200.00%
Public order60.83100.00%
Other theft60.83-25.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Robbery20.28-50.00%
Other crime10.28-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.384.76%
Other theft86.07700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1050.00%
Vehicle crime60.83-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.83-14.29%
Burglary60.83-40.00%
Drugs50.830.00%
Other crime40.69300.00%
Robbery40.55-20.00%
Public order30.55-57.14%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.28-60.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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 offences4212.42-19.23%
Burglary105.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.380.00%
Vehicle crime70.9740.00%
Public order70.9775.00%
Possession of weapons50.97150.00%
Robbery50.69-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.69-75.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5215.0418.18%
Anti-social behaviour167.1760.00%
Robbery72.2175.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9716.67%
Burglary50.97-58.33%
Vehicle crime50.6925.00%
Other theft40.6933.33%
Public order40.5533.33%
Drugs30.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.41-50.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.970.00%
Burglary126.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.380.00%
Possession of weapons40.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Robbery40.550.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 530 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
July 202445
June 202457
May 202442
April 202458
March 202454
February 202448
January 202444
December 202342
November 202352
October 202344

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202422
June 202414
May 202415
April 202411
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
November 20233

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 202414
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3RQ 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. Cambridge Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hart Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Caldmore Green
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dudley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barleyfields Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ridgewood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Buckle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Newhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Drayman Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Windsor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Thorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Matthew'S Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 26. Hanch Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. New Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Emery Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Emery Close
    Total1
    Burglary1