THELMA STREET, WS1 4LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4LE

THELMA STREET, WS1 4LE, Walsall has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4LE 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 4LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4LE, encompassing approximately 5460 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS1 4LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bescot Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Dale Street with total crimes: 3
  • Corporation Street with total crimes: 3

THELMA STREET, WS1 4LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.96-36.00%
Vehicle crime52.9325.00%
Drugs40.9233.33%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Public order20.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.58250.00%
Public order61.28200.00%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Possession of weapons40.73100.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5550.00%
Other theft20.55-75.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.06-9.09%
Other theft83.6633.33%
Vehicle crime41.46-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Public order20.37-33.33%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.89-38.89%
Vehicle crime74.03133.33%
Other theft61.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.0024.14%
Anti-social behaviour96.59350.00%
Other theft81.65166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.73100.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Public order30.5550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.3431.82%
Criminal damage and arson95.31350.00%
Other theft31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.96-8.33%
Vehicle crime44.030.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-50.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.39100.00%
Other theft40.7333.33%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Burglary20.73-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.37100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.0671.43%
Burglary64.39100.00%
Vehicle crime41.1033.33%
Other theft30.73-40.00%
Public order20.55-75.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.61-39.13%
Public order82.56100.00%
Other theft51.46400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Burglary30.55-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.210.00%
Burglary40.920.00%
Public order40.730.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202425
June 202420
May 202422
April 202436
March 202429
February 202422
January 202424
December 202324
November 202314
October 202323

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 4LE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bescot Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queen Mary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1