WS1 4JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4JB

WS1 4JB, Walsall has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.13 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4JB 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 4JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4JB, encompassing approximately 7462 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-2.33% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

WS1 4JB 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 4JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.13-2.33%
Possession of weapons85.6360.00%
Other theft71.07-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.9416.67%
Drugs70.94600.00%
Burglary50.94-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.67-28.57%
Public order40.67-42.86%
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 offences4315.81-21.82%
Anti-social behaviour215.7650.00%
Other theft82.81-27.27%
Shoplifting81.07-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson71.07133.33%
Public order70.9440.00%
Burglary70.9440.00%
Vehicle crime60.94-40.00%
Possession of weapons50.80150.00%
Robbery40.670.00%
Drugs10.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5517.8227.91%
Shoplifting197.3746.15%
Anti-social behaviour142.55-17.65%
Other theft111.8883.33%
Vehicle crime101.47100.00%
Public order51.34-28.57%
Burglary50.6766.67%
Drugs40.67-20.00%
Robbery40.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-66.67%
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 offences4316.75-8.51%
Anti-social behaviour175.7688.89%
Shoplifting132.28160.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.7425.00%
Public order71.34-12.50%
Other theft60.940.00%
Possession of weapons60.8020.00%
Robbery60.8020.00%
Drugs50.80150.00%
Vehicle crime50.6725.00%
Burglary30.67-25.00%
Other crime30.40200.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.07-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour96.3028.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.21-33.33%
Public order81.0733.33%
Other theft61.0750.00%
Possession of weapons50.80150.00%
Robbery50.6766.67%
Shoplifting50.6766.67%
Burglary40.67100.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-55.56%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.00-2.04%
Criminal damage and arson126.43100.00%
Vehicle crime91.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.2175.00%
Public order60.9420.00%
Other theft40.80-42.86%
Robbery30.54-40.00%
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 49 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.6722.50%
Vehicle crime96.5728.57%
Burglary81.2133.33%
Other theft71.07-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.940.00%
Robbery50.8066.67%
Public order50.67150.00%
Possession of weapons50.67150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.67-20.00%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
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 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.73-6.98%
Other theft95.36800.00%
Vehicle crime71.2116.67%
Burglary60.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.8066.67%
Shoplifting50.6725.00%
Other crime40.6733.33%
Drugs30.540.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Robbery30.40-25.00%
Public order20.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.33-20.37%
Burglary85.76166.67%
Public order81.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0714.29%
Vehicle crime61.07500.00%
Robbery40.80-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.54100.00%
Shoplifting40.54-60.00%
Other crime30.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.40-75.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5414.0720.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.249.09%
Shoplifting101.61233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.3440.00%
Robbery50.9425.00%
Public order40.67-33.33%
Other theft30.54-25.00%
Burglary30.40-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.40-33.33%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.070.00%
Burglary116.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.470.00%
Vehicle crime61.470.00%
Public order60.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.800.00%
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 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
July 202443
June 202455
May 202443
April 202447
March 202448
February 202449
January 202440
December 202343
November 202354
October 202345

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20249
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 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 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
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 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20234
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 20243
May 202410
April 20248
March 202412
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
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 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20233
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 4JB 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. Buckle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Newhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Windsor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Thorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Equestrian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Countess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. West Bromwich Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Little London
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Carless Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1