WALSALL ROAD, WS13 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 8AB

WALSALL ROAD, WS13 8AB, Lichfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This WS13 8AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS13 postcode area, which has experienced 225 crimes and a crime rate of 7.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS13 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 8AB, encompassing approximately 2525 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS13 8AB area, explore the WS13 8AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS13 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandford Street with total crimes: 8
  • Lower Sandford Street with total crimes: 2
  • Swan Road with total crimes: 2

WALSALL ROAD, WS13 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5412.50%
Drugs23.560.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.170.00%
Public order31.5850.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.960.00%
Public order22.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5450.00%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.17-50.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9414.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.170.00%
Public order10.79-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.54133.33%
Public order32.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.56-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In January 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 offences107.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.96300.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.96-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour12.380.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.330.00%
Public order22.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.920.00%
Public order52.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.980.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 202410
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS13 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sandford Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
  • 2. Lower Sandford Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Swan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Dell
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. The Friary
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1