WS1 9HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 9HS

WS1 9HS, Walsall has recorded a total of 277 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 190.79 per 1,000 population. This WS1 9HS 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 9HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 9HS, encompassing approximately 1451 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 9HS area, explore the WS1 9HS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS1 9HS area, visit the WS1 9HS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (86) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (6800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 9HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 75
  • Littleton Street West with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24

WS1 9HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86190.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences6959.236800.00%
Anti-social behaviour3247.520.00%
Public order2022.04900.00%
Drugs1813.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson1412.401300.00%
Other theft89.640.00%
Robbery85.510.00%
Possession of weapons75.51600.00%
Vehicle crime74.820.00%
Burglary24.820.00%
Bicycle theft21.380.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Theft from the person21.380.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.44-91.30%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-93.75%
Possession of weapons10.69-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-98.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75192.8510.29%
Shoplifting5951.667.27%
Anti-social behaviour3940.6444.44%
Public order2326.8621.05%
Other theft1915.84171.43%
Drugs1613.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1611.0245.45%
Possession of weapons811.02100.00%
Vehicle crime85.51-20.00%
Bicycle theft85.51100.00%
Theft from the person35.51-40.00%
Other crime22.07-60.00%
Robbery21.38-77.78%
Burglary21.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68163.92-17.07%
Shoplifting5546.84-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour2737.8828.57%
Public order1918.605.56%
Criminal damage and arson1113.09-42.11%
Vehicle crime107.58-16.67%
Robbery96.8912.50%
Drugs86.20-42.86%
Other theft75.51-41.67%
Burglary64.82-14.29%
Other crime54.1366.67%
Theft from the person53.440.00%
Possession of weapons43.44-42.86%
Bicycle theft42.7633.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82193.5412.33%
Shoplifting7556.482.74%
Anti-social behaviour2151.66-34.38%
Criminal damage and arson1914.46111.11%
Public order1813.09-47.06%
Drugs1412.40100.00%
Other theft129.64-40.00%
Vehicle crime128.27-7.69%
Robbery88.2714.29%
Possession of weapons75.51-56.25%
Burglary74.82133.33%
Bicycle theft34.820.00%
Other crime32.0750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73201.12-17.98%
Shoplifting7350.2873.81%
Public order3450.2847.83%
Anti-social behaviour3223.4214.29%
Other theft2022.0481.82%
Possession of weapons1613.78700.00%
Vehicle crime1311.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.9512.50%
Robbery76.20-46.15%
Drugs74.82250.00%
Theft from the person34.820.00%
Burglary32.07-50.00%
Other crime22.07-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89168.7548.33%
Shoplifting4261.3013.51%
Anti-social behaviour2828.9316.67%
Public order2319.2953.33%
Vehicle crime1315.848.33%
Robbery138.9562.50%
Other theft118.95-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson87.5833.33%
Burglary65.5150.00%
Other crime44.13300.00%
Theft from the person32.76-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.07-50.00%
Drugs21.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60136.379.09%
Shoplifting3741.33-26.00%
Anti-social behaviour2425.48-4.00%
Other theft1916.5326.67%
Public order1513.0936.36%
Vehicle crime1210.33-40.00%
Robbery88.27-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons44.13-20.00%
Burglary42.76-71.43%
Theft from the person42.76-63.64%
Drugs32.76-57.14%
Other crime12.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55163.92-19.12%
Shoplifting5037.8856.25%
Anti-social behaviour2534.444.17%
Vehicle crime2017.2242.86%
Other theft1513.78-25.00%
Burglary1410.3375.00%
Theft from the person119.6457.14%
Public order117.58-45.00%
Robbery107.58-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson96.89-25.00%
Drugs76.20-41.67%
Possession of weapons54.82-37.50%
Bicycle theft43.44100.00%
Other crime22.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68165.30-16.05%
Shoplifting3246.84-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour2422.0420.00%
Public order2016.53-23.08%
Other theft2013.7811.11%
Vehicle crime1413.7840.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.6471.43%
Drugs128.27100.00%
Robbery118.27-8.33%
Burglary87.5860.00%
Possession of weapons85.5114.29%
Theft from the person75.5140.00%
Bicycle theft24.82-86.67%
Other crime21.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences81187.3432.79%
Shoplifting6055.7920.00%
Public order2641.3344.44%
Anti-social behaviour2017.910.00%
Other theft1813.780.00%
Bicycle theft1512.4087.50%
Robbery1210.33140.00%
Vehicle crime108.27-23.08%
Possession of weapons76.89-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson74.82-36.36%
Drugs64.82200.00%
Burglary54.13-16.67%
Theft from the person53.44-44.44%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61160.480.00%
Shoplifting5042.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour2034.440.00%
Public order1813.780.00%
Other theft1812.400.00%
Vehicle crime1312.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.950.00%
Possession of weapons97.580.00%
Theft from the person96.200.00%
Bicycle theft86.200.00%
Burglary65.510.00%
Robbery54.130.00%
Other crime33.440.00%
Drugs22.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
July 202439
June 202427
May 202421
April 202432
March 202428
February 202424
January 202425
December 202324
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 202414
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202416
June 20248
May 202414
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202419
June 20247
May 202412
April 202420
March 202411
February 202419
January 202415
December 202320
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 78 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 202416
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 619 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
July 202459
June 202455
May 202475
April 202473
March 202442
February 202437
January 202450
December 202332
November 202360
October 202350

A total of 782 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 20241
July 202475
June 202468
May 202482
April 202473
March 202489
February 202460
January 202455
December 202368
November 202381
October 202361

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
July 202416
June 202411
May 202419
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 20249
December 202312
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 229 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20242
July 202423
June 202419
May 202418
April 202434
March 202423
February 202415
January 202411
December 202320
November 202326
October 202318

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 202412
April 202413
March 202413
February 202412
January 202420
December 202314
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20242
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 202413
February 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 9HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total75
    Shoplifting42
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order6
    Robbery5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Littleton Street West
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Shoplifting10
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Park Street
    Total22
    Drugs7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Digbeth
    Total20
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. A4148
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. St Paul'S Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Darwall Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. St Pauls Bus Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hatherton Road
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marsh Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shaw Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Whittimere Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Eyland Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Newport Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Little Station Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Ditch
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Goodall Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lower Forster Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Lower Rushall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Balls Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Warewell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hatherton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Teddesley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1