LICHFIELD ROAD, WS3 3BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3BJ

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS3 3BJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 482 crimes and a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 3BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3BJ, encompassing approximately 3680 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 3BJ area, explore the WS3 3BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 3BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buxton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Yew Tree Place with total crimes: 2

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS3 3BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4311.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.72-50.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.63150.00%
Vehicle crime41.36300.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.26400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8828.57%
Vehicle crime32.450.00%
Burglary30.8250.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Other crime20.54-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.25-46.15%
Other crime51.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.36-25.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.7930.00%
Vehicle crime43.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8250.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9866.67%
Burglary32.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.16-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Burglary20.82-60.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.27-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1111.4183.33%
Violence and sexual offences112.9937.50%
Vehicle crime92.99350.00%
Burglary52.45400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6350.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Other crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.260.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 202311
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 20249
April 20247
March 202413
February 202410
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 3BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Buxton Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lichfield Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Yew Tree Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Castleton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mallory Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Benton Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lancaster Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alvaston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. The Alcove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Millfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1