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

Overview of Crime in WS1 4JY

COUNTESS STREET, WS1 4JY, Walsall has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4JY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 506 crimes and a crime rate of 18.13 per 1,000 population (July 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.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS1 4JY area, visit the WS1 4JY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WS1 4JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Milton Street with total crimes: 8
  • Clews Close with total crimes: 5

COUNTESS STREET, WS1 4JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences229.8610.00%
Burglary73.94600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2625.00%
Public order50.900.00%
Drugs40.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54200.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.18-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.810.00%
Other theft53.590.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202424
May 202420
April 202434
March 202429
February 202428
January 202427
December 202327
November 202316
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
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
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
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
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 4JY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Milton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Clews Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Junction Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Corporation Street
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Dale Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Regal Drive
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Cobden Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sun Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Corporation Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wednesbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Cornmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Truda Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Dorothy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Thorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Spout Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Victor Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Camden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Small Street
    Total1
    Other theft1