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

Overview of Crime in WS1 4DB

WEST BROMWICH STREET, WS1 4DB, Walsall has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4DB 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 4DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4DB, encompassing approximately 7574 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-37.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WS1 4DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caldmore Green with total crimes: 8
  • Clews Close with total crimes: 5
  • Vincent Street with total crimes: 4

WEST BROMWICH STREET, WS1 4DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.32-37.14%
Anti-social behaviour132.90160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.7275.00%
Burglary70.92133.33%
Possession of weapons50.92400.00%
Other theft40.66-42.86%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-33.33%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences358.5825.00%
Other theft74.6275.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.92-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-42.86%
Public order40.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-40.00%
Burglary30.40200.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.13-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.11-50.88%
Criminal damage and arson73.7075.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.79-28.57%
Other theft40.6633.33%
Other crime40.53100.00%
Public order40.53100.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Possession of weapons30.4050.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5711.6229.55%
Vehicle crime77.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.9275.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-50.00%
Other theft30.53-25.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Public order20.26-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4410.8310.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.81166.67%
Public order71.06250.00%
Vehicle crime70.920.00%
Other theft40.92-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.53100.00%
Burglary20.53-60.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.26-33.33%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In February 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 offences409.6414.29%
Other theft75.280.00%
Vehicle crime70.9240.00%
Burglary50.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40100.00%
Public order20.26-33.33%
Robbery20.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.6434.62%
Other theft74.62133.33%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Burglary50.66-28.57%
Other crime40.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-20.00%
Public order30.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-33.33%
Robbery20.26-33.33%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.19-23.53%
Burglary73.4340.00%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.660.00%
Public order50.6666.67%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Possession of weapons30.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.40-70.00%
Robbery30.40-40.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.03-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour104.4942.86%
Vehicle crime51.3225.00%
Burglary50.660.00%
Robbery50.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.6625.00%
Theft from the person40.66300.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.11-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour74.62-30.00%
Burglary50.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.53-20.00%
Public order30.53-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.4050.00%
Robbery30.4050.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.890.00%
Vehicle crime51.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.660.00%
Other crime40.660.00%
Public order40.530.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202435
May 202428
April 202457
March 202444
February 202440
January 202435
December 202326
November 202334
October 202335
September 202337

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 202310
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
September 20234

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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Caldmore Green
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clews Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Vincent Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. West Bromwich Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Corporation Street
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Dale Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newhall Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Canute Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hope Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Little London
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bath Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brace Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Love Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Collins Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Redhouse Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Highgate Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Little Gorway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sandy Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Belvidere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Highgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Highgate Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Avion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Windsor Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Sandwell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Thorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Spout Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1