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

Overview of Crime in WS13 8AQ

WALSALL ROAD, WS13 8AQ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.22 per 1,000 population. This WS13 8AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS13 postcode area, which has experienced 277 crimes and a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS13 8AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 8AQ, encompassing approximately 1184 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS13 8AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadbent Close with total crimes: 3
  • Walnut Walk with total crimes: 1
  • Ormonds Close with total crimes: 1

WALSALL ROAD, WS13 8AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.22-50.00%
Shoplifting11.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.440.00%
Shoplifting23.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.38300.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.690.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.22-80.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.660.00%
Shoplifting54.22150.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.220.00%
Drugs12.530.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.69-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.1320.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Public order11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.6066.67%
Violence and sexual offences24.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Broadbent Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Walnut Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Ormonds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1