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

Overview of Crime in WS3 3LU

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS3 3LU, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.11 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3LU, encompassing approximately 3375 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 3LU area, explore the WS3 3LU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS3 3LU area, visit the WS3 3LU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WS3 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bamford Road with total crimes: 7
  • Buxton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Stafford Close with total crimes: 2

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS3 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.1162.50%
Other theft33.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-57.14%
Public order20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3740.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2960.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-50.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%

In May 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 offences109.1825.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18300.00%
Public order41.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-25.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other crime10.59-85.71%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.70-55.56%
Other crime72.370.00%
Vehicle crime42.070.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.29100.00%
Vehicle crime45.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5212.50%
Other crime22.67100.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.11-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.37-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.48-35.71%
Vehicle crime82.67700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3775.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.07-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.70-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.4450.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.330.00%
Public order32.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20248
June 202416
May 202410
April 20248
March 202418
February 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 202314
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20238
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bamford Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Buxton Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Stafford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Lichfield Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Benton Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lancaster Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westhall Gate
    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