WS1 4HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4HH

WS1 4HH, Walsall has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.80 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4HH 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 4HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4HH, encompassing approximately 7463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (4.65% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

WS1 4HH 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

WS1 4HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.804.65%
Other theft86.030.00%
Vehicle crime81.0714.29%
Possession of weapons81.0760.00%
Drugs71.07600.00%
Burglary50.94-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.67-28.57%
Public order40.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.54-80.95%
Shoplifting40.54-50.00%
Other crime30.540.00%
Robbery10.40-75.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.81-25.86%
Anti-social behaviour215.7650.00%
Other theft82.81-27.27%
Shoplifting81.07-57.89%
Vehicle crime71.07-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9475.00%
Burglary70.9440.00%
Public order60.940.00%
Possession of weapons50.80150.00%
Robbery40.670.00%
Drugs10.54-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5818.6234.88%
Shoplifting197.7746.15%
Anti-social behaviour142.55-17.65%
Other theft111.8857.14%
Vehicle crime101.47100.00%
Public order61.34-25.00%
Drugs50.80-16.67%
Burglary50.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-60.00%
Robbery40.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.54-66.67%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.28-14.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.7688.89%
Shoplifting132.28160.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.7425.00%
Public order81.340.00%
Other theft71.0716.67%
Drugs60.94200.00%
Possession of weapons60.8020.00%
Robbery60.8020.00%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Burglary40.67-20.00%
Other crime30.54200.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5014.742.04%
Anti-social behaviour96.7028.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.21-33.33%
Public order81.0733.33%
Other theft61.070.00%
Burglary50.80150.00%
Vehicle crime50.67-44.44%
Possession of weapons50.67150.00%
Robbery50.6766.67%
Shoplifting50.6766.67%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.404.26%
Criminal damage and arson126.57100.00%
Vehicle crime91.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.2140.00%
Other theft60.94-14.29%
Public order60.8020.00%
Robbery30.80-40.00%
Shoplifting30.40200.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-60.00%
Burglary20.27-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4713.5314.63%
Vehicle crime96.3028.57%
Burglary81.2133.33%
Other theft71.07-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.940.00%
Robbery50.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.670.00%
Public order50.67150.00%
Possession of weapons50.67150.00%
Drugs20.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.13-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.132.50%
Other theft95.49800.00%
Vehicle crime71.210.00%
Burglary60.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.8066.67%
Shoplifting50.6725.00%
Other crime40.67100.00%
Robbery40.54-20.00%
Drugs40.540.00%
Theft from the person30.540.00%
Public order20.40-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.27-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.00-25.93%
Burglary125.36140.00%
Public order101.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.3433.33%
Vehicle crime71.0775.00%
Robbery50.94-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.67150.00%
Shoplifting40.67-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.54-78.57%
Other crime20.400.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5415.1412.50%
Anti-social behaviour147.2427.27%
Shoplifting101.88233.33%
Robbery71.3475.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9420.00%
Burglary50.80-54.55%
Public order40.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-33.33%
Other theft30.54-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-33.33%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person20.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.340.00%
Burglary116.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.470.00%
Vehicle crime61.470.00%
Public order50.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.670.00%
Other theft40.670.00%
Robbery40.540.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Shoplifting30.400.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Other crime20.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 518 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
July 202443
June 202458
May 202443
April 202450
March 202449
February 202447
January 202441
December 202340
November 202354
October 202348

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202421
June 202414
May 202417
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20248
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202419
May 202413
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20248
March 202412
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 4HH 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. Nightclub
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Dairy Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barleyfields Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ridgewood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Buckle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Newhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Drayman Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Windsor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Thorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Equestrian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Countess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. West Bromwich Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1