MILTON STREET, WS1 4LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4LN

MILTON STREET, WS1 4LN, Walsall has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4LN 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 4LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4LN, encompassing approximately 5970 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-45.83% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WS1 4LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arundel Street with total crimes: 4
  • Bescot Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Dale Street with total crimes: 3

MILTON STREET, WS1 4LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.53-45.83%
Vehicle crime62.1850.00%
Public order51.00-16.67%
Other theft50.840.00%
Drugs40.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.21-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.02133.33%
Public order61.17500.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Drugs30.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5050.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.040.00%
Other theft74.1940.00%
Vehicle crime41.17-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.37-26.47%
Vehicle crime54.1925.00%
Other theft50.84-28.57%
Public order30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-25.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Burglary20.33-33.33%
Robbery10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.2236.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.69600.00%
Other theft71.17250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.67300.00%
Vehicle crime40.6733.33%
Burglary30.670.00%
Public order30.50200.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.538.70%
Criminal damage and arson64.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.00-25.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.69-4.17%
Vehicle crime43.850.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.039.09%
Vehicle crime44.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Burglary20.50-66.67%
Other theft20.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.33100.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.3637.50%
Burglary63.68100.00%
Other theft31.00-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Public order10.33-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-50.00%

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 offences167.37-27.27%
Public order72.6875.00%
Other theft51.17150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8433.33%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.33-33.33%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.040.00%
Public order43.680.00%
Drugs40.670.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202424
June 202425
May 202425
April 202434
March 202425
February 202423
January 202424
December 202322
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 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 4LN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bescot Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dale Street
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 4. Love Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Queen Mary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1