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

Overview of Crime in WS4 1QF

NEW STREET, WS4 1QF, Walsall has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.13 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1QF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS4 postcode area, which has experienced 117 crimes and a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS4 1QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1QF, encompassing approximately 2144 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS4 1QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Shelton Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Breedon Way with total crimes: 1

NEW STREET, WS4 1QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.13-40.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.53400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.33-50.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-83.33%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.39-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.800.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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 offences611.19500.00%
Shoplifting62.80100.00%
Vehicle crime32.80-25.00%
Robbery21.400.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

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 crime46.06300.00%
Shoplifting31.87-78.57%
Public order21.400.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-80.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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
Shoplifting1411.19250.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.5325.00%
Other crime12.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.530.00%
Shoplifting41.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.60-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences42.80-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.5922.22%
Violence and sexual offences105.13233.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.66100.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.200.00%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
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 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Shelton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Breedon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Four Crosses Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Fern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. School Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Swan Pool Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gladeside Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1