WS1 4SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4SB

WS1 4SB, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.82 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4SB 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 4SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4SB, encompassing approximately 1438 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 4SB 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
  • Bescot Crescent with total crimes: 3

WS1 4SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.82400.00%
Vehicle crime43.480.00%
Public order22.780.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.70-93.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.25150.00%
Other theft510.43400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.4850.00%
Vehicle crime32.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Public order21.39-66.67%
Shoplifting21.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order612.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.17-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour24.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.39-66.67%
Robbery10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-75.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.1140.00%
Shoplifting79.73250.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.87-20.00%
Public order32.78-57.14%
Vehicle crime32.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-25.00%
Burglary22.09100.00%
Other theft21.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.3342.86%
Public order76.9575.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.87400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.480.00%
Other theft32.780.00%
Vehicle crime32.09200.00%
Shoplifting22.09100.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.6040.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.87100.00%
Public order42.78300.00%
Possession of weapons12.780.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.70-66.67%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary714.60600.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.87150.00%
Shoplifting33.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-50.00%
Public order11.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.730.00%
Public order32.78-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.09-66.67%
Shoplifting21.39-50.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.70-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.99-53.85%
Public order54.17-28.57%
Shoplifting43.48100.00%
Burglary32.78200.00%
Vehicle crime32.09200.00%
Other theft12.09-66.67%
Drugs10.700.00%

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 offences1320.86160.00%
Public order79.040.00%
Other theft34.8750.00%
Shoplifting22.090.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.820.00%
Other theft23.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

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 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 202415
June 20246
May 202414
April 202410
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 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 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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 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 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 4SB 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. Bescot Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Duchess Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1