LARKS MILL, WS3 4QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4QX

LARKS MILL, WS3 4QX, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.69 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4QX 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 4QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4QX, encompassing approximately 2052 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 4QX area, explore the WS3 4QX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS3 4QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riddings Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Leyland Croft with total crimes: 5
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 3

LARKS MILL, WS3 4QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.69100.00%
Burglary65.85500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9250.00%
Possession of weapons11.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.77-50.00%
Other theft32.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.97100.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.2833.33%
Public order25.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1516.56650.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.3112.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.95100.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.72166.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.7420.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46200.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.36-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-50.00%
Other crime20.970.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences88.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-33.33%
Burglary20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.77-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.95-55.56%
Other crime21.950.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.870.00%
Burglary44.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249
April 20248
March 202412
February 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 202415
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 4QX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Riddings Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Leyland Croft
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Wood Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Plant Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mouse Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Forge Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Oakmount Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Redberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clockmill Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Oakleaf Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1