DOROTHY STREET, WS1 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4LJ

DOROTHY STREET, WS1 4LJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4LJ, encompassing approximately 4688 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-68.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-76.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

WS1 4LJ 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

DOROTHY STREET, WS1 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.68-68.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.71-76.00%
Shoplifting61.28-62.50%
Drugs41.2833.33%
Burglary30.850.00%
Public order20.64-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2517.49177.78%
Violence and sexual offences255.3319.05%
Shoplifting165.33300.00%
Public order53.41150.00%
Vehicle crime41.0733.33%
Drugs30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.88-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour94.48-10.00%
Other theft51.920.00%
Shoplifting41.07300.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Public order20.43100.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.52-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour104.6925.00%
Vehicle crime72.1375.00%
Other theft51.490.00%
Burglary31.07-25.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.3722.73%
Anti-social behaviour85.7633.33%
Other theft51.71400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-42.86%
Burglary40.850.00%
Vehicle crime40.85100.00%
Public order30.85200.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.5337.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.49500.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.76-15.79%
Vehicle crime43.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.32-5.00%
Burglary34.050.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.8366.67%
Burglary34.270.00%
Other theft30.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Public order10.43-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.11-29.41%
Public order72.5675.00%
Other theft41.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8533.33%
Possession of weapons30.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.630.00%
Public order40.850.00%
Drugs40.850.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

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 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 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 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202425
June 202421
May 202422
April 202427
March 202422
February 202416
January 202419
December 202320
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202425
June 20249
May 202410
April 20248
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233

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 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 4LJ 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. Cornmill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Milton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Countess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Whitmore Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Queen Mary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1