COUNTESS STREET, WS1 4JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4JY

COUNTESS STREET, WS1 4JY, Walsall has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4JY 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 4JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4JY, encompassing approximately 5576 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS1 4JY 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

COUNTESS STREET, WS1 4JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.25-21.74%
Possession of weapons53.2325.00%
Drugs40.9033.33%
Other theft40.7233.33%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.86-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour84.12700.00%
Public order51.43400.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.72100.00%
Drugs30.72200.00%
Other theft30.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.5450.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.7920.00%
Other theft94.3080.00%
Vehicle crime51.610.00%
Burglary30.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.43-41.18%
Vehicle crime53.59150.00%
Other theft50.90-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.90-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-20.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.7317.24%
Anti-social behaviour96.10350.00%
Other theft81.61166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.43-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.90100.00%
Burglary40.72300.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.143.57%
Criminal damage and arson85.20166.67%
Other theft31.4350.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Public order30.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-33.33%
Burglary10.36-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.613.70%
Vehicle crime45.020.00%
Burglary40.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.54200.00%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Robbery20.36-33.33%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.500.00%
Other theft54.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.9033.33%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Burglary30.72-50.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.9768.75%
Burglary64.84100.00%
Vehicle crime41.0833.33%
Other theft30.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-40.00%
Public order20.54-75.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.97-27.27%
Public order82.8760.00%
Other theft61.43500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0866.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Burglary30.54-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.860.00%
Burglary73.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.260.00%
Public order50.900.00%
Drugs40.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 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 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202423
June 202424
May 202420
April 202434
March 202429
February 202428
January 202427
December 202327
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 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
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20241
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 4JY 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. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Thorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Countess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Whitmore Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Small Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1