WS4 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 2BS

WS4 2BS, Walsall has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.61 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2BS 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 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2BS, encompassing approximately 2039 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 2BS area, explore the WS4 2BS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS4 2BS area, visit the WS4 2BS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS4 2BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cannon Street with total crimes: 7
  • Hawley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cecil Street with total crimes: 3

WS4 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.61-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson77.3640.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43-20.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.47-50.00%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other theft10.98-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.0185.71%
Vehicle crime612.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.94150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.45150.00%
Public order32.450.00%
Other theft21.47-33.33%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.12-30.00%
Vehicle crime66.86500.00%
Drugs52.940.00%
Other theft32.4550.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Possession of weapons31.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.6753.85%
Other crime39.81200.00%
Other theft21.47-50.00%
Robbery20.98100.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Public order10.98-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.6530.00%
Other theft46.37300.00%
Vehicle crime41.9633.33%
Public order41.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-25.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.9033.33%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.36-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour33.92-40.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.75-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour55.3925.00%
Vehicle crime42.450.00%
Burglary21.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.67-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson96.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.41100.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.6557.14%
Criminal damage and arson610.7920.00%
Vehicle crime32.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-33.33%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.670.00%
Vehicle crime66.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.940.00%
Public order42.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202426
May 202414
April 202420
March 202413
February 202410
January 20248
December 202311
November 202313
October 202322
September 202314

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 2BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cannon Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hawley Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cecil Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Warwick Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Leckie Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Cutting
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lower North Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Teddesley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Westbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Borneo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Butts
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Butts Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Upper Forster Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. The Cloisters
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Saw Mill Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Marlow Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Mill Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Proffitt Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. St Peters Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Proffitt Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Rose Bank Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Savant Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mentor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1