WS1 4NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4NN

WS1 4NN, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.90 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4NN 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 4NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4NN, encompassing approximately 786 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 4NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Britannia Road with total crimes: 7
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bescot Crescent with total crimes: 3

WS1 4NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting522.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.36400.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.360.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Robbery11.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Burglary11.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.27-92.31%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1338.1730.00%
Other theft516.54400.00%
Public order56.3625.00%
Shoplifting26.360.00%
Vehicle crime22.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.54-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.72-16.67%
Public order412.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.090.00%
Vehicle crime13.82-66.67%
Robbery11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-75.00%
Other theft11.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1241.98100.00%
Shoplifting815.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.180.00%
Vehicle crime35.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.82-25.00%
Other theft23.82100.00%
Public order12.54-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences629.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.630.00%
Public order45.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.090.00%
Burglary25.090.00%
Shoplifting22.54100.00%
Other theft12.540.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order313.99200.00%
Vehicle crime33.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.82-66.67%
Shoplifting13.82-66.67%
Theft from the person11.270.00%

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 offences930.53200.00%
Burglary711.45600.00%
Shoplifting38.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.540.00%
Public order11.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson319.080.00%
Public order33.8250.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.82-50.00%
Shoplifting23.82-50.00%
Other theft12.540.00%
Burglary11.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-66.67%
Robbery11.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.17-33.33%
Shoplifting47.63100.00%
Vehicle crime35.09200.00%
Burglary23.82100.00%
Public order22.54-33.33%
Other theft12.54-75.00%
Drugs11.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences926.72-25.00%
Other theft411.450.00%
Public order35.090.00%
Shoplifting23.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.540.00%
Burglary11.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1235.620.00%
Other theft415.270.00%
Bicycle theft25.090.00%
Shoplifting22.540.00%
Burglary22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.540.00%
Drugs22.540.00%
Possession of weapons12.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 202413
June 202410
May 202412
April 20246
March 20243
February 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 1 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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 4NN postcode area is presented below.

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