WS1 4EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4EW

WS1 4EW, Walsall has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.00 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4EW 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 4EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4EW, encompassing approximately 6596 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WS1 4EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 12
  • Caldmore Green with total crimes: 6
  • Sister Dora Gardens with total crimes: 6

WS1 4EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.00-17.24%
Drugs93.64350.00%
Possession of weapons71.3675.00%
Other theft51.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7625.00%
Vehicle crime40.760.00%
Burglary40.610.00%
Robbery20.61-33.33%
Other crime20.300.00%
Public order10.30-85.71%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-93.75%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.82-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour164.4077.78%
Public order72.43133.33%
Other theft51.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6133.33%
Possession of weapons40.61100.00%
Burglary40.61-20.00%
Robbery30.61-40.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.5840.00%
Other theft105.31150.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.52-18.18%
Vehicle crime81.36100.00%
Robbery51.21-28.57%
Burglary50.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-57.14%
Public order30.45-40.00%
Drugs30.45-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.52-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour113.7957.14%
Robbery71.67250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.060.00%
Public order51.06-16.67%
Drugs40.76100.00%
Other theft40.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.61100.00%
Possession of weapons40.61-20.00%
Burglary30.61-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.98-2.86%
Other theft85.15166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.0675.00%
Public order61.060.00%
Burglary50.91150.00%
Possession of weapons50.76150.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-75.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.46-2.78%
Vehicle crime85.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.21133.33%
Public order61.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.910.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Robbery20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.30-60.00%
Burglary20.30-71.43%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.615.88%
Burglary75.4616.67%
Vehicle crime61.0650.00%
Possession of weapons50.9166.67%
Other theft40.76-33.33%
Robbery30.61-25.00%
Public order30.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-50.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.22-2.86%
Burglary65.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.91100.00%
Other theft60.91100.00%
Robbery40.9133.33%
Vehicle crime40.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.6133.33%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Public order10.15-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.8512.90%
Burglary55.3166.67%
Public order50.760.00%
Robbery30.76-25.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.16-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour64.700.00%
Public order50.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.760.00%
Robbery40.7633.33%
Possession of weapons30.6150.00%
Burglary30.45-57.14%
Other theft30.45200.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-66.67%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.2210.00%
Burglary75.00600.00%
Vehicle crime61.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.910.00%
Public order50.7625.00%
Drugs30.7650.00%
Robbery30.45200.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons20.30-33.33%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other theft10.15-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.550.00%
Vehicle crime61.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.910.00%
Other theft50.760.00%
Public order40.760.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202429
June 202435
May 202425
April 202434
March 202435
February 202436
January 202434
December 202335
November 202331
October 202333
September 202330

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

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 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 202416
June 20249
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 4EW 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. Caldmore Green
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Dairy Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dale Street
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 7. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cornmill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Milton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Thorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Equestrian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Countess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Whitmore Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Small Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. White Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Glebe Street
    Total1
    Burglary1