WS1 4NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4NL

WS1 4NL, Walsall has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 131.90 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4NL 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 4NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4NL, encompassing approximately 250 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 4NL area, explore the WS1 4NL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS1 4NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Sparrow Close with total crimes: 5
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 4

WS1 4NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13131.900.00%
Shoplifting751.96250.00%
Violence and sexual offences627.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson423.98100.00%
Other crime115.990.00%
Drugs14.000.00%
Public order14.00-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences995.93-10.00%
Public order535.97400.00%
Anti-social behaviour519.99-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson219.990.00%
Shoplifting27.99100.00%
Vehicle crime17.99-50.00%

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 offences1099.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour739.97-46.15%
Vehicle crime227.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.99100.00%
Other crime17.990.00%
Public order14.000.00%
Robbery14.000.00%
Shoplifting14.00-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13103.92116.67%
Violence and sexual offences651.96-14.29%
Shoplifting223.98-33.33%
Other crime17.990.00%
Vehicle crime14.000.00%
Public order14.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.000.00%
Other theft14.000.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences779.94133.33%
Anti-social behaviour627.980.00%
Shoplifting323.9850.00%
Public order211.99100.00%
Other theft17.99-50.00%
Burglary14.000.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour671.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.98-50.00%
Shoplifting211.99100.00%
Vehicle crime27.990.00%
Other theft27.990.00%
Public order17.990.00%
Possession of weapons14.000.00%
Theft from the person14.000.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences639.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson223.980.00%
Robbery17.99-50.00%
Shoplifting14.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences875.940.00%
Burglary231.980.00%
Other theft27.99100.00%
Robbery27.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.990.00%
Possession of weapons17.990.00%
Shoplifting14.00-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences859.96100.00%
Shoplifting331.98200.00%
Public order111.990.00%
Robbery14.000.00%
Other theft14.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences459.96-73.33%
Burglary315.99200.00%
Drugs211.99100.00%
Other theft27.99-91.30%
Shoplifting17.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.00-50.00%
Possession of weapons14.000.00%
Public order14.000.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23179.87-11.54%
Violence and sexual offences1591.9336.36%
Criminal damage and arson259.96100.00%
Public order17.990.00%
Shoplifting14.000.00%
Drugs14.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft14.000.00%
Burglary14.000.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26179.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences11103.920.00%
Drugs243.970.00%
Public order17.990.00%
Shoplifting14.000.00%
Theft from the person14.000.00%
Vehicle crime14.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.000.00%
Other crime14.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 202323
September 202326

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 202413
April 20246
March 20246
December 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sparrow Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Smith Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 4. A461
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. M6
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Bescot Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Phillip Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Fellows Park Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1