WEDNESBURY ROAD, WS1 4JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4JJ

WEDNESBURY ROAD, WS1 4JJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4JJ 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 4JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4JJ, encompassing approximately 4633 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS1 4JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 12
  • Dale Street with total crimes: 3
  • Corporation Street with total crimes: 3

WEDNESBURY ROAD, WS1 4JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.85-39.29%
Possession of weapons53.6725.00%
Drugs41.0833.33%
Other theft40.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Public order20.65-60.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-87.50%
Burglary10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.7340.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.04700.00%
Public order51.73150.00%
Possession of weapons41.08100.00%
Drugs30.86200.00%
Other theft30.65-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.65-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65200.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.2811.11%
Other theft74.3240.00%
Vehicle crime51.510.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.06-30.77%
Vehicle crime53.88150.00%
Other theft51.08-28.57%
Burglary31.08-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-40.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.5230.00%
Other theft75.6175.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2925.00%
Burglary51.08400.00%
Possession of weapons31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.63-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson64.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29300.00%
Other theft40.86100.00%
Public order30.86200.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.934.00%
Burglary45.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.65200.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Robbery20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.3631.58%
Criminal damage and arson45.4033.33%
Other theft40.86100.00%
Burglary30.86-40.00%
Robbery30.65200.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.8546.15%
Burglary54.10150.00%
Public order31.08-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.65-33.33%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Robbery10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.420.00%
Public order72.81133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.51100.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-60.00%
Burglary20.43-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.550.00%
Burglary62.810.00%
Vehicle crime51.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.080.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202428
June 202420
May 202418
April 202426
March 202420
February 202426
January 202425
December 202319
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 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
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 4JJ 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. Dale Street
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 3. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Regal Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cornmill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Milton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Prince Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Equestrian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Countess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Whitmore Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Small Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1