JUNCTION STREET, WS1 4HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4HG

JUNCTION STREET, WS1 4HG, Walsall has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.21 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4HG 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 4HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4HG, encompassing approximately 7150 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

WS1 4HG 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
  • Caldmore Green with total crimes: 6

JUNCTION STREET, WS1 4HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.2111.11%
Other theft84.20100.00%
Drugs71.12600.00%
Vehicle crime50.980.00%
Possession of weapons50.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-33.33%
Public order40.56-20.00%
Burglary30.5650.00%
Robbery20.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.28-83.33%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.65-27.03%
Anti-social behaviour123.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.68100.00%
Vehicle crime50.84-37.50%
Public order50.70150.00%
Possession of weapons40.70100.00%
Other theft40.56-55.56%
Robbery30.560.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.0723.33%
Other theft95.17125.00%
Vehicle crime81.26100.00%
Burglary41.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-50.00%
Robbery30.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-50.00%
Public order20.28-66.67%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.07-18.92%
Public order64.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.84-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.84-14.29%
Other theft40.84-42.86%
Robbery40.56300.00%
Vehicle crime40.5633.33%
Possession of weapons40.560.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Burglary30.42-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.17-22.22%
Other theft70.98133.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.98250.00%
Burglary50.98400.00%
Public order50.700.00%
Possession of weapons40.70100.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-40.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.23-2.63%
Criminal damage and arson95.17200.00%
Vehicle crime51.260.00%
Public order50.7066.67%
Other theft30.70-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42100.00%
Robbery20.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.28-60.00%
Burglary10.28-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.078.57%
Burglary65.3120.00%
Other theft50.84-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.7025.00%
Possession of weapons50.70150.00%
Robbery30.70-25.00%
Public order30.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-40.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.21-5.41%
Other theft64.89100.00%
Burglary50.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7066.67%
Robbery40.7033.33%
Vehicle crime40.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.560.00%
Public order20.42-60.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.28-50.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.515.71%
Burglary55.1725.00%
Public order50.70-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.7033.33%
Robbery30.560.00%
Other theft30.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-50.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.21-2.78%
Public order64.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8420.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.8450.00%
Burglary40.84-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Other theft30.420.00%
Robbery30.4250.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-60.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences3610.770.00%
Burglary75.030.00%
Public order60.980.00%
Vehicle crime50.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.700.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Other theft30.420.00%
Possession of weapons30.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202427
June 202437
May 202430
April 202437
March 202437
February 202438
January 202435
December 202337
November 202335
October 202336

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202412
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 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 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

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 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 4HG 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. Caldmore Green
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Dale Street
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 7. Love Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cornmill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Milton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Windsor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Thorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Equestrian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Countess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Whitmore Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Small Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. White Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1