CAMDEN STREET, WS1 4HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4HF

CAMDEN STREET, WS1 4HF, Walsall has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.07 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4HF 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 4HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4HF, encompassing approximately 7371 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 4HF area, explore the WS1 4HF 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 (-4.88% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

WS1 4HF 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

CAMDEN STREET, WS1 4HF 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 Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.07-4.88%
Drugs95.29350.00%
Other theft71.2240.00%
Possession of weapons70.9575.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.95-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.810.00%
Public order40.68-42.86%
Burglary40.54-20.00%
Robbery20.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.27-88.89%
Other crime20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.16-18.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.5663.64%
Criminal damage and arson72.4475.00%
Public order70.9575.00%
Vehicle crime50.95-37.50%
Burglary50.680.00%
Other theft50.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.6833.33%
Robbery30.54-40.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5013.9738.89%
Anti-social behaviour116.78-8.33%
Other theft101.4966.67%
Vehicle crime81.3660.00%
Robbery51.09-28.57%
Burglary50.6866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.68-60.00%
Public order40.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.54-50.00%
Drugs30.41-25.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6311.11%
Robbery71.36250.00%
Other theft60.95-25.00%
Public order60.810.00%
Possession of weapons60.810.00%
Vehicle crime50.81400.00%
Drugs40.68100.00%
Burglary30.54-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.0217.07%
Criminal damage and arson96.51-10.00%
Other theft81.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.09100.00%
Possession of weapons61.09200.00%
Public order60.810.00%
Burglary50.81150.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-87.50%
Other crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.457.89%
Criminal damage and arson105.56233.33%
Vehicle crime81.3633.33%
Public order61.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81100.00%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Robbery20.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.27-60.00%
Burglary20.27-71.43%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.170.00%
Burglary75.1516.67%
Vehicle crime60.9550.00%
Other theft50.81-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.6866.67%
Robbery30.68-25.00%
Public order30.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-57.14%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.12-7.32%
Criminal damage and arson75.1575.00%
Other theft70.95133.33%
Burglary60.95-14.29%
Robbery40.8133.33%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.5433.33%
Possession of weapons30.54-25.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.14-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.31-4.65%
Burglary75.5675.00%
Public order50.950.00%
Vehicle crime40.68300.00%
Possession of weapons40.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-20.00%
Robbery30.54-25.00%
Other theft30.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.41-50.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4310.7222.86%
Anti-social behaviour65.83-14.29%
Public order50.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Burglary40.68-50.00%
Robbery40.540.00%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Other theft30.41200.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.85-5.41%
Burglary84.75700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.09-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.9520.00%
Public order50.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-37.50%
Robbery40.68100.00%
Drugs30.5450.00%
Possession of weapons30.410.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other theft10.14-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.220.00%
Vehicle crime51.090.00%
Other theft50.680.00%
Public order50.680.00%
Possession of weapons30.680.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 487 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
July 202441
June 202450
May 202436
April 202448
March 202441
February 202438
January 202438
December 202341
November 202343
October 202335
September 202337

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20249
March 202410
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 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 20234
September 20232

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20243
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238
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 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202418
June 202411
May 202412
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
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 4HF 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. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Dairy Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dale Street
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 10. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cornmill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Milton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Windsor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Thorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Equestrian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Countess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Whitmore Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. West Bromwich Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Carless Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Small Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. White Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1