WS1 4SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4SD

WS1 4SD, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.71 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4SD 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 4SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4SD, encompassing approximately 725 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 4SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Britannia Road with total crimes: 7
  • Pattison Street with total crimes: 4
  • Westmore Way with total crimes: 4

WS1 4SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences831.71700.00%
Vehicle crime611.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.270.00%
Other crime22.760.00%
Public order22.760.00%
Robbery22.760.00%
Shoplifting12.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.38-93.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1545.507.14%
Anti-social behaviour620.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.2733.33%
Vehicle crime35.51200.00%
Public order24.14-66.67%
Shoplifting22.76100.00%
Possession of weapons12.76-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1449.637.69%
Public order619.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.510.00%
Possession of weapons34.140.00%
Other crime24.140.00%
Other theft12.760.00%
Shoplifting11.38-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.38-66.67%
Robbery11.380.00%

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 offences1346.87-13.33%
Shoplifting717.92250.00%
Public order39.65-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime34.140.00%
Burglary24.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.760.00%
Other theft12.76-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1551.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson620.68500.00%
Public order58.2766.67%
Vehicle crime36.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.14100.00%
Other theft22.76100.00%
Burglary22.760.00%
Shoplifting22.76100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences627.57-33.33%
Public order38.27200.00%
Vehicle crime34.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Robbery11.380.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-80.00%
Shoplifting11.38-66.67%
Theft from the person11.380.00%

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 offences944.1228.57%
Burglary712.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.6525.00%
Vehicle crime46.89300.00%
Shoplifting35.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.14100.00%
Other theft12.76-66.67%
Public order11.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences731.71-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson49.65300.00%
Other theft35.5150.00%
Shoplifting34.14-25.00%
Public order34.14-40.00%
Robbery14.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.60-20.00%
Public order516.54-37.50%
Shoplifting46.89100.00%
Other theft25.51100.00%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.76-50.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1541.3687.50%
Public order820.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.030.00%
Shoplifting22.760.00%
Burglary12.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Other theft11.38-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences830.330.00%
Other theft311.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.14-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.760.00%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%
Shoplifting22.76-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.76-75.00%
Burglary11.38-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences852.390.00%
Shoplifting611.030.00%
Public order58.270.00%
Burglary56.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.510.00%
Vehicle crime24.140.00%
Other theft22.760.00%
Robbery22.760.00%
Possession of weapons12.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 202415
June 202414
May 202413
April 202415
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 202312
November 202315
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
September 20235

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20232

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 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
September 20236

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 4SD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Britannia Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Pattison Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Westmore Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Duchess Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Manorhouse Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Newbolt Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Fullbrook Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Norfolk Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1