TEMPLE SQUARE, WV13 1EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV13 1EX

TEMPLE SQUARE, WV13 1EX, Walsall has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.08 per 1,000 population. This WV13 1EX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV13 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV13 1EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV13 1EX, encompassing approximately 3580 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV13 1EX area, explore the WV13 1EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WV13 1EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Stafford Street with total crimes: 9
  • Villiers Street with total crimes: 4

TEMPLE SQUARE, WV13 1EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1515.0850.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.1930.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.6375.00%
Shoplifting71.950.00%
Burglary41.95100.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Public order20.84-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-85.71%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1012.2925.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.79-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.7940.00%
Public order71.95133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Burglary20.84-33.33%
Other crime10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.68-14.29%
Other theft83.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.230.00%
Shoplifting61.68500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.68-16.67%
Public order31.40200.00%
Burglary30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.80-17.65%
Other theft83.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime72.23133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.9520.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.680.00%
Burglary41.680.00%
Robbery21.12100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.206.25%
Other theft164.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.68400.00%
Shoplifting41.40100.00%
Burglary41.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.12-40.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Robbery10.56-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.29-23.81%
Other theft124.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime53.35-54.55%
Robbery31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Shoplifting20.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.8340.00%
Other theft185.8680.00%
Vehicle crime115.03266.67%
Shoplifting43.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12200.00%
Burglary30.84-40.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.130.00%
Other theft104.19-9.09%
Burglary52.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-20.00%
Robbery31.120.00%
Public order30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.8450.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-80.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.9615.38%
Other theft114.19-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.0725.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.400.00%
Burglary51.40-28.57%
Public order41.40100.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-75.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.64-23.53%
Other theft123.63100.00%
Vehicle crime83.35166.67%
Burglary72.23250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40100.00%
Other crime31.12200.00%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Public order20.56100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.610.00%
Other theft64.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.680.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202410
May 20248
April 20248
March 202416
February 202412
January 202418
December 202310
November 202311
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202410
May 202412
April 202414
March 202417
February 202416
January 202421
December 202315
November 202315
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV13 1EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Other theft14
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Stafford Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Villiers Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clothier Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Borrow Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Nelson Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Leveson Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Circuit Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Old School Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Gower Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Springbolt Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Regent Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Little Clothier Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1