WS1 4NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4NX

WS1 4NX, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.71 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4NX 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 4NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4NX, encompassing approximately 748 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 4NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Britannia Road with total crimes: 7
  • Westmore Way with total crimes: 4
  • Duchess Road with total crimes: 2

WS1 4NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime418.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.35200.00%
Other crime24.010.00%
Public order22.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.670.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.34-90.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1040.10150.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.37400.00%
Other theft56.680.00%
Public order36.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime34.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.010.00%
Shoplifting22.670.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order621.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.02-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson25.350.00%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.67-50.00%
Robbery11.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences933.4180.00%
Shoplifting712.03250.00%
Public order39.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime24.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.67-50.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order628.0720.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.680.00%
Vehicle crime25.350.00%
Shoplifting22.67100.00%
Other theft12.670.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order517.38400.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime22.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.67-50.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Shoplifting11.34-66.67%
Theft from the person11.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences628.07500.00%
Burglary68.020.00%
Shoplifting38.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.67100.00%
Public order12.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order312.03-40.00%
Shoplifting24.01-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.67-66.67%
Robbery11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order524.06-28.57%
Shoplifting46.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.35-72.73%
Vehicle crime24.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.670.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Drugs11.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1130.74266.67%
Public order714.700.00%
Shoplifting29.360.00%
Burglary12.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.030.00%
Shoplifting24.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.670.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 202410
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20246
December 20231
November 20231

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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 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

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 4NX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Britannia Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Westmore Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Duchess Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. M6
    Total1
    Other crime1