WEST BROMWICH STREET, WS1 4BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4BP

WEST BROMWICH STREET, WS1 4BP, Walsall has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.17 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4BP 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 4BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4BP, encompassing approximately 7875 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (5.41% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

WS1 4BP 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

WEST BROMWICH STREET, WS1 4BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.175.41%
Other theft84.9560.00%
Vehicle crime81.02166.67%
Public order61.0220.00%
Drugs60.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.63-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.63-76.47%
Burglary40.51-20.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.92-28.85%
Anti-social behaviour174.7054.55%
Criminal damage and arson72.1640.00%
Possession of weapons60.89200.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Burglary50.6325.00%
Other theft50.63-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Robbery10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5211.9448.57%
Anti-social behaviour116.6037.50%
Other theft81.40166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.02-28.57%
Public order50.6325.00%
Burglary40.63300.00%
Robbery30.5150.00%
Drugs20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.03-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour84.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.020.00%
Vehicle crime50.89-28.57%
Other crime40.6333.33%
Public order40.51-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.5133.33%
Other theft30.51-25.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6313.5921.15%
Anti-social behaviour108.00233.33%
Vehicle crime71.27-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.89-41.67%
Public order50.89-37.50%
Other theft40.63-33.33%
Other crime30.510.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Possession of weapons30.3850.00%
Robbery10.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5212.324.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.60140.00%
Public order81.52100.00%
Vehicle crime81.0233.33%
Other theft61.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-25.00%
Burglary30.38-62.50%
Robbery20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-60.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5012.0616.28%
Other theft96.3512.50%
Burglary81.14100.00%
Vehicle crime61.02-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.7625.00%
Possession of weapons50.63150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.6333.33%
Public order40.5133.33%
Robbery20.51-50.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.1716.22%
Other theft85.46700.00%
Vehicle crime71.02-12.50%
Other crime50.89150.00%
Burglary40.63-42.86%
Robbery40.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-42.86%
Public order30.51-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-33.33%
Drugs20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.65-13.95%
Vehicle crime84.70166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.0216.67%
Burglary70.8940.00%
Public order50.8925.00%
Possession of weapons30.63200.00%
Robbery30.38-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.38-76.92%
Other crime20.380.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.302.38%
Anti-social behaviour135.46116.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.6550.00%
Burglary50.76-50.00%
Robbery50.6366.67%
Public order40.630.00%
Other theft30.51-25.00%
Theft from the person30.3850.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-50.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In October 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 offences4210.92-8.70%
Burglary105.33233.33%
Vehicle crime61.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.76-45.45%
Other theft40.7633.33%
Public order40.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.5150.00%
Robbery30.3850.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4610.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.400.00%
Other crime40.890.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Public order30.380.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Drugs20.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 539 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
July 202437
June 202452
May 202435
April 202463
March 202452
February 202450
January 202443
December 202337
November 202343
October 202342
September 202346

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 202412
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202417
June 202411
May 20248
April 202410
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 202313
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 4BP 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. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Dale Street
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 7. Love Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vincent Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barleyfields Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ridgewood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Buckle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Newhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Drayman Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Windsor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Thorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Redhouse Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Emery Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. West Bromwich Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Little London
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Carless Street
    Total1
    Public order1