WS1 4SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4SA

WS1 4SA, Walsall has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.01 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4SA 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 4SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4SA, encompassing approximately 1249 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 4SA 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 4SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime512.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.00200.00%
Public order22.400.00%
Robbery21.600.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.80-92.31%

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 offences1324.8262.50%
Other theft510.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.400.00%
Public order22.40-66.67%
Shoplifting21.60100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.81-38.46%
Public order66.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.8033.33%
Vehicle crime33.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.400.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Shoplifting10.80-85.71%
Robbery10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.0285.71%
Shoplifting710.41250.00%
Public order35.60-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.40-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.400.00%
Burglary22.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Other theft11.60-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.8140.00%
Public order55.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.00400.00%
Other theft34.000.00%
Vehicle crime32.400.00%
Shoplifting22.40100.00%
Burglary11.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.00100.00%
Public order43.20300.00%
Vehicle crime33.200.00%
Possession of weapons12.400.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.80-66.67%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary618.41500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.400.00%
Shoplifting32.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.40100.00%
Public order11.60-66.67%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson414.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.20-57.14%
Shoplifting32.40-25.00%
Public order32.40-40.00%
Other theft22.40100.00%
Robbery11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.21-46.15%
Public order55.60-28.57%
Shoplifting44.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.20100.00%
Burglary21.60100.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.62116.67%
Public order710.410.00%
Shoplifting25.600.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.610.00%
Other theft24.800.00%
Bicycle theft21.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Shoplifting21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

Crime by Type

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 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 202413
June 20248
May 202413
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 4SA 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. Manorhouse Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1