COBDEN STREET, WS1 4AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4AQ

COBDEN STREET, WS1 4AQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4AQ 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 4AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4AQ, encompassing approximately 5879 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 4AQ area, explore the WS1 4AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 4AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arundel Street with total crimes: 4
  • Bescot Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Dale Street with total crimes: 3

COBDEN STREET, WS1 4AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.95-52.38%
Vehicle crime61.700.00%
Other theft51.020.00%
Public order40.85-33.33%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.65-22.22%
Public order63.57500.00%
Vehicle crime61.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.823.85%
Other theft54.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-33.33%
Burglary20.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.82-18.75%
Other theft54.42-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.51-50.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Robbery10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.0639.13%
Other theft65.44500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.68100.00%
Possession of weapons30.680.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Public order30.51200.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.464.55%
Criminal damage and arson73.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Public order10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.444.76%
Vehicle crime43.74100.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.120.00%
Burglary23.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Other theft20.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.34100.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.9510.53%
Vehicle crime43.5733.33%
Burglary30.68-40.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.825.56%
Public order53.2325.00%
Burglary50.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8533.33%
Vehicle crime30.68-25.00%
Other theft30.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.310.00%
Public order43.060.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Vehicle crime40.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202421
June 202427
May 202426
April 202432
March 202423
February 202422
January 202421
December 202321
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bescot Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dale Street
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 4. Love Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cornmill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Milton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Countess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Whitmore Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Queen Mary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Redhouse Street
    Total1
    Other theft1