WHITMORE STREET, WS1 4LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4LG

WHITMORE STREET, WS1 4LG, Walsall has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.91 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4LG 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 4LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4LG, encompassing approximately 4037 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 4LG area, explore the WS1 4LG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS1 4LG area, visit the WS1 4LG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-62.96% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-76.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

WS1 4LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Bescot Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Dale Street with total crimes: 3

WHITMORE STREET, WS1 4LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.91-62.96%
Anti-social behaviour62.48-76.92%
Shoplifting61.49-62.50%
Drugs41.4933.33%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Public order20.74-66.67%
Other theft20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.5522.73%
Anti-social behaviour266.69188.89%
Shoplifting166.44300.00%
Public order63.96200.00%
Drugs31.4950.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-40.00%
Other theft20.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.87-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour95.450.00%
Other theft62.230.00%
Vehicle crime51.49-28.57%
Shoplifting41.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99200.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.603.57%
Anti-social behaviour97.1812.50%
Vehicle crime72.2375.00%
Other theft61.730.00%
Burglary41.490.00%
Drugs20.99100.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In April 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 offences2815.3521.74%
Anti-social behaviour86.9360.00%
Other theft61.98100.00%
Public order51.4966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-20.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Vehicle crime40.99100.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences2310.409.52%
Anti-social behaviour55.70400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.240.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.92-16.00%
Robbery45.20100.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.3919.05%
Burglary36.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.6631.25%
Burglary65.20100.00%
Public order31.49-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.150.00%
Public order73.96133.33%
Other theft41.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9933.33%
Vehicle crime30.99-25.00%
Burglary30.74-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.660.00%
Burglary43.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Vehicle crime40.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202427
June 202422
May 202429
April 202428
March 202423
February 202421
January 202425
December 202321
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202426
June 20249
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202416
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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

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 4LG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Bescot Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dale Street
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 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. Rochford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Prince Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Countess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Whitmore Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hillary Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Queen Mary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1