BESCOT CRESCENT, WS1 4ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4ND

BESCOT CRESCENT, WS1 4ND, Walsall has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.29 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4ND 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 4ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4ND, encompassing approximately 964 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WS1 4ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Britannia Road with total crimes: 7
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 4

BESCOT CRESCENT, WS1 4ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1236.29140.00%
Shoplifting812.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.29-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson36.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.11-80.00%
Public order11.04-80.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-50.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1438.3640.00%
Other theft514.52400.00%
Public order55.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.18-28.57%
Shoplifting45.180.00%
Vehicle crime24.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1031.10-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour710.37-46.15%
Public order57.26400.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.180.00%
Vehicle crime23.110.00%
Robbery22.070.00%
Other theft12.07-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1344.5844.44%
Violence and sexual offences1313.48116.67%
Shoplifting913.48125.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.110.00%
Other theft22.07100.00%
Public order12.07-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour931.1080.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.220.00%
Public order44.1533.33%
Shoplifting44.1533.33%
Burglary24.150.00%
Other theft12.070.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour519.70400.00%
Public order35.18200.00%
Shoplifting33.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.11-66.67%
Theft from the person23.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.99200.00%
Burglary79.33250.00%
Shoplifting47.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.110.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Robbery11.04-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting318.66-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.11-57.14%
Other theft23.110.00%
Public order22.070.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Robbery22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Possession of weapons12.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.85-30.00%
Shoplifting67.26100.00%
Vehicle crime36.22200.00%
Other theft23.11-60.00%
Burglary22.07100.00%
Public order22.07-33.33%
Drugs12.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.92-16.67%
Other theft510.37-77.27%
Public order35.180.00%
Shoplifting33.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.110.00%
Drugs11.04-50.00%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2248.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences1222.810.00%
Shoplifting312.440.00%
Bicycle theft23.110.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Drugs22.070.00%
Possession of weapons12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 202413
April 20249
March 20245
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202414
June 202410
May 202413
April 20246
March 20243
February 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 202322

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Britannia Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Smith Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bescot Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. M6
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Phillip Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Fellows Park Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1