CORN MILL CLOSE, WS1 4LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4LY

CORN MILL CLOSE, WS1 4LY, Walsall has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.63 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4LY 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 4LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4LY, encompassing approximately 4314 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (222.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS1 4LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Milton Street with total crimes: 8

CORN MILL CLOSE, WS1 4LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2920.63222.22%
Violence and sexual offences256.7238.89%
Shoplifting165.79300.00%
Public order53.71150.00%
Drugs31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Other theft20.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.1712.50%
Other theft62.090.00%
Vehicle crime51.39-28.57%
Shoplifting41.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.950.00%
Vehicle crime71.85133.33%
Other theft61.62-14.29%
Burglary41.3933.33%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.9560.00%
Other theft71.85133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.930.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.7050.00%
Public order30.70200.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.5026.32%
Anti-social behaviour55.56400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.160.00%
Other theft31.16200.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.95-20.83%
Vehicle crime24.40-33.33%
Robbery20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.4333.33%
Burglary35.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.115.88%
Burglary64.17100.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Public order20.46-71.43%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Other theft20.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7330.77%
Public order73.94133.33%
Other theft41.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9333.33%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Burglary30.70-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.88-13.33%
Burglary43.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.93-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.650.00%
Other theft63.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

Crime by Type

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 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 20249
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202418
May 202430
April 202430
March 202424
February 202419
January 202424
December 202318
November 202317
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

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
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 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 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour21
    Shoplifting16
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Milton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bescot Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Clews Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Junction Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Prince Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dale Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Regal Drive
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Brunswick Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Cobden Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sun Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wednesbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Cornmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Truda Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Dorothy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Victor Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Camden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1