WV13 1FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV13 1FB

WV13 1FB, Walsall has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.03 per 1,000 population. This WV13 1FB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV13 postcode area, which has experienced 352 crimes and a crime rate of 15.06 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV13 1FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV13 1FB, encompassing approximately 3327 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV13 1FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Slater Street with total crimes: 10
  • Villiers Street with total crimes: 4

WV13 1FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.0392.31%
Other theft157.5187.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.51200.00%
Vehicle crime41.80-33.33%
Burglary31.2050.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.7230.00%
Other theft83.9133.33%
Vehicle crime62.40100.00%
Public order41.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-50.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.2225.00%
Other theft63.01-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-33.33%
Shoplifting31.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-80.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1012.32-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences83.01-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson62.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.80400.00%
Burglary51.5066.67%
Vehicle crime31.5050.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.3230.77%
Other theft145.1155.56%
Burglary34.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.62-18.75%
Other theft93.91-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.70150.00%
Burglary41.50100.00%
Vehicle crime41.20-55.56%
Public order31.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2018.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.016.67%
Vehicle crime94.8180.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.70100.00%
Shoplifting41.200.00%
Burglary21.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

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 offences1513.8266.67%
Other theft104.51-9.09%
Vehicle crime53.0166.67%
Burglary41.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1110.52-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.31-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.70-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour30.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Burglary20.90-71.43%
Drugs10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.837.14%
Other theft154.51200.00%
Vehicle crime114.51175.00%
Burglary73.31600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.22-22.22%
Other theft54.21-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.20300.00%
Public order31.20-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Robbery10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.73-21.74%
Other theft125.410.00%
Public order73.61250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.100.00%
Burglary41.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20200.00%
Possession of weapons30.90200.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.420.00%
Other theft126.910.00%
Vehicle crime43.610.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20236

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202413
May 202410
April 20248
March 202417
February 202413
January 202416
December 202315
November 20239
October 202315
September 202314
August 202318
July 202323

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410
March 202414
February 20249
January 202420
December 202310
November 202311
October 202315
September 20235
August 202312
July 202312

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 202311
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
January 20244
August 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Other theft14
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Slater Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Villiers Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barcroft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nelson Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Glaisedale Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Aldermans Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Russell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Maiden Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Acorn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Circuit Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Welland Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Derwent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cannon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Frederick William Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Albion Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Elm Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Monmer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1