THORPE ROAD, WS1 4BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4BT

THORPE ROAD, WS1 4BT, Walsall has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.40 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4BT 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 4BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4BT, encompassing approximately 7895 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

WS1 4BT 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

THORPE ROAD, WS1 4BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.407.89%
Other theft85.1960.00%
Vehicle crime71.0116.67%
Anti-social behaviour60.89-57.14%
Public order60.7620.00%
Drugs60.76500.00%
Possession of weapons50.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-42.86%
Burglary30.510.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.77-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.81133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.7740.00%
Vehicle crime60.8950.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Possession of weapons50.63150.00%
Other theft50.63-50.00%
Burglary30.63-25.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5011.4042.86%
Other theft106.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-28.57%
Public order50.6325.00%
Vehicle crime40.63-33.33%
Burglary40.5133.33%
Drugs20.51-33.33%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-50.00%

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 offences3510.26-39.66%
Anti-social behaviour84.4314.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.01-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.890.00%
Other theft50.760.00%
Other crime40.63100.00%
Public order40.510.00%
Possession of weapons40.510.00%
Burglary30.51-25.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5812.673.57%
Criminal damage and arson87.35-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.0175.00%
Vehicle crime60.89-14.29%
Other theft50.7625.00%
Burglary40.63300.00%
Possession of weapons40.51100.00%
Public order40.51-42.86%
Other crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5612.0312.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.09266.67%
Public order71.39250.00%
Vehicle crime70.8916.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.89100.00%
Other theft40.51-42.86%
Robbery20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-60.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.13-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5011.0225.00%
Burglary86.33100.00%
Other theft71.010.00%
Vehicle crime60.8950.00%
Possession of weapons50.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.380.00%
Robbery20.25-60.00%
Public order20.25-33.33%
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 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.012.56%
Other theft75.07133.33%
Robbery50.8966.67%
Vehicle crime40.63-50.00%
Burglary40.51-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-42.86%
Other crime30.5150.00%
Public order30.38-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-50.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.25-33.33%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.26-9.30%
Vehicle crime84.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.01-12.50%
Burglary70.890.00%
Public order50.89-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.63300.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Robbery30.38-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.38-66.67%
Other crime20.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.782.38%
Anti-social behaviour95.4580.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1460.00%
Burglary71.010.00%
Public order60.89-14.29%
Robbery50.7666.67%
Theft from the person40.63300.00%
Vehicle crime40.51-33.33%
Other theft30.510.00%
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 Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4210.640.00%
Public order75.320.00%
Burglary70.890.00%
Vehicle crime60.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Possession of weapons30.380.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 492 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
July 202438
June 202450
May 202435
April 202458
March 202456
February 202450
January 202440
December 202339
November 202343
October 202342

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202414
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 202411
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 4BT 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. Grange Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Caldmore Green
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dale Street
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 8. Love Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vincent Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Milton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ridgewood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Buckle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Redhouse Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. West Bromwich Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Little London
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Carless Street
    Total1
    Public order1