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

Overview of Crime in WS1 4BU

THORPE ROAD, WS1 4BU, Walsall has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.60 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 506 crimes and a crime rate of 18.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS1 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4BU, encompassing approximately 7926 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-22.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

WS1 4BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hart Street with total crimes: 9
  • Milton Street with total crimes: 8
  • Caldmore Green with total crimes: 8

THORPE ROAD, WS1 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.60-22.92%
Anti-social behaviour144.67133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.7740.00%
Vehicle crime60.8850.00%
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 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4811.1041.18%
Other theft106.06150.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-28.57%
Public order50.6366.67%
Vehicle crime40.63-33.33%
Burglary40.5033.33%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.84-35.85%
Anti-social behaviour84.2914.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.01-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.8820.00%
Other theft40.760.00%
Other crime40.50100.00%
Possession of weapons40.500.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Public order30.38-25.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5311.61-3.64%
Criminal damage and arson86.69-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.0175.00%
Vehicle crime50.88-28.57%
Other theft40.6333.33%
Possession of weapons40.50100.00%
Public order40.50-42.86%
Burglary30.50200.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5511.617.84%
Criminal damage and arson116.94266.67%
Public order71.39250.00%
Vehicle crime70.8840.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88100.00%
Other theft30.50-57.14%
Robbery20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-60.00%
Burglary10.25-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5110.9834.21%
Burglary86.43100.00%
Other theft71.010.00%
Vehicle crime50.8866.67%
Possession of weapons50.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.380.00%
Robbery20.25-50.00%
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 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.46-2.56%
Other theft74.79133.33%
Robbery40.8833.33%
Burglary40.50-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-42.86%
Other crime30.5050.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-57.14%
Public order30.38-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-33.33%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences399.97-9.30%
Vehicle crime74.92250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.88-12.50%
Burglary70.8840.00%
Public order50.88-16.67%
Other theft30.630.00%
Possession of weapons30.38200.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.38-57.14%
Other crime20.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4310.7210.26%
Criminal damage and arson85.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.0140.00%
Public order60.88-14.29%
Burglary50.76-28.57%
Theft from the person40.63300.00%
Other theft30.500.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-66.67%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.090.00%
Public order74.92133.33%
Burglary70.88250.00%
Vehicle crime60.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-20.00%
Other theft30.500.00%
Possession of weapons30.38200.00%
Robbery30.3850.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences398.96-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.9211.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.26-44.44%
Other theft30.63-50.00%
Public order30.38-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.38-66.67%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Drugs20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.14-18.18%
Public order71.1416.67%
Vehicle crime60.88100.00%
Other theft60.76-14.29%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Burglary20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.780.00%
Other theft71.390.00%
Public order60.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 202411
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 546 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202448
May 202434
April 202453
March 202455
February 202451
January 202438
December 202339
November 202343
October 202339
September 202339
August 202340
July 202330

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
August 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hart Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Milton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Caldmore Green
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clews Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Vincent Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Bromwich Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Junction Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Corporation Street
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Dale Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Sun Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hope Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Little London
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bath Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brace Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Truda Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Love Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Collins Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Redhouse Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Windsor Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Sandwell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Thorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Spout Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Victor Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Camden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1