JAMES STREET, WV13 1SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV13 1SS

JAMES STREET, WV13 1SS, Walsall has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.52 per 1,000 population. This WV13 1SS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV13 postcode area, which has experienced 275 crimes and a crime rate of 11.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV13 1SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV13 1SS, encompassing approximately 2892 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WV13 1SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Templars Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Lawrence Street with total crimes: 4

JAMES STREET, WV13 1SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.5258.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.57-40.00%
Vehicle crime52.0725.00%
Burglary41.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-78.57%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.02133.33%
Violence and sexual offences124.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.15150.00%
Shoplifting63.460.00%
Public order42.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.380.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.41-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.46-53.85%
Public order52.07-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.73-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.38300.00%
Other theft31.3850.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.3255.56%
Anti-social behaviour134.8444.44%
Criminal damage and arson94.49125.00%
Public order63.11200.00%
Shoplifting32.070.00%
Burglary31.04-25.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-80.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.18-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour93.11125.00%
Vehicle crime53.11150.00%
Burglary41.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.79-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7733.33%
Shoplifting41.38100.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Robbery10.69-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.0630.77%
Public order35.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0450.00%
Robbery31.040.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.4518.18%
Vehicle crime104.49900.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.30-35.29%
Burglary33.800.00%
Robbery21.04100.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.1013.33%
Other theft35.88200.00%
Burglary31.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-50.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-85.71%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.420.00%
Vehicle crime52.070.00%
Burglary41.730.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202412
June 202410
May 202414
April 20249
March 202411
February 202417
January 202413
December 202311
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202414
June 20246
May 202413
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 202410
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Templars Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Lawrence Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Field Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Springbolt Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Clothier Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Stephen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pinson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stafford Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gower Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wednesfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 13. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Leveson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Regent Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Temple Square
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Bloxwich Road South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Villiers Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1