WS1 4AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4AG

WS1 4AG, Walsall has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.32 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4AG 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 4AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4AG, encompassing approximately 1934 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 4AG area, explore the WS1 4AG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS1 4AG area, visit the WS1 4AG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-78.57% decrease)

WS1 4AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Britannia Road with total crimes: 7

WS1 4AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1325.32-35.00%
Other theft126.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.20-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences63.10-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson33.1050.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Robbery21.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-33.33%
Public order11.03-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2839.80100.00%
Shoplifting2014.47400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1710.34-5.56%
Public order68.790.00%
Vehicle crime33.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.30-26.32%
Public order67.24500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.1033.33%
Shoplifting42.07-60.00%
Robbery22.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1929.4690.00%
Violence and sexual offences189.8220.00%
Shoplifting109.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.17-50.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.55-33.33%
Public order11.03-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.1750.00%
Public order53.1066.67%
Shoplifting42.580.00%
Burglary32.070.00%
Other theft31.55200.00%
Vehicle crime31.55-25.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.06900.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.17-54.55%
Shoplifting42.58-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0733.33%
Public order32.07-25.00%
Theft from the person21.550.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.0937.50%
Burglary75.6975.00%
Shoplifting53.6266.67%
Public order42.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.07200.00%
Robbery31.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.47-55.56%
Burglary44.1333.33%
Other theft32.07200.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Shoplifting31.55-50.00%
Robbery21.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.0950.00%
Shoplifting69.30100.00%
Burglary33.10200.00%
Public order31.5550.00%
Vehicle crime31.5550.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Other theft10.52-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.47-7.69%
Other theft56.20-76.19%
Shoplifting32.58-25.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2126.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences1310.850.00%
Shoplifting46.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202428
June 202414
May 202419
April 202410
March 202410
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202420
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202417
June 202418
May 202418
April 202415
March 20245
February 202411
January 20248
December 202318
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 202321

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 4AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Britannia Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Smith Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bescot Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Whitmore Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Hillary Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Phillip Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queen Mary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1