NEW STREET, WS4 1QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1QD

NEW STREET, WS4 1QD, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.15 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1QD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS4 postcode area, which has experienced 138 crimes and a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS4 1QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1QD, encompassing approximately 2239 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 1QD area, explore the WS4 1QD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Radford Drive with total crimes: 2
  • New Street with total crimes: 2

NEW STREET, WS4 1QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.15-28.57%
Shoplifting52.23400.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.45-83.33%
Other crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.72-22.22%
Shoplifting63.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.06500.00%
Shoplifting62.68100.00%
Vehicle crime42.680.00%
Other theft31.7950.00%
Robbery21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.15300.00%
Shoplifting31.79-78.57%
Other theft21.340.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.16250.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.250.00%
Burglary22.23100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.15-28.57%
Shoplifting42.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.25-41.67%
Shoplifting63.13-45.45%
Vehicle crime12.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.95140.00%
Shoplifting115.3622.22%
Criminal damage and arson24.91100.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.020.00%
Possession of weapons22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 202412
March 20246
February 20243
January 202414
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 1QD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Radford Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. New Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Woodbridge Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bevan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Other crime1