LEIGHS CLOSE, WS4 1BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1BY

LEIGHS CLOSE, WS4 1BY, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.41 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS4 postcode area, which has experienced 117 crimes and a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS4 1BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1BY, encompassing approximately 3697 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 1BY area, explore the WS4 1BY 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WS4 1BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Radford Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Clarendon Road with total crimes: 2

LEIGHS CLOSE, WS4 1BY 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.43200.00%
Shoplifting30.81-57.14%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.3820.00%
Shoplifting73.25600.00%
Vehicle crime21.89-33.33%
Public order20.540.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 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 offences106.22-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour42.70300.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.380.00%
Shoplifting72.98-41.67%
Burglary31.890.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.250.00%
Vehicle crime62.98200.00%
Burglary31.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.38175.00%
Shoplifting62.9820.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Public order21.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.95-66.67%
Other theft41.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting157.84275.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.06-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.22-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.890.00%
Shoplifting41.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.60-42.86%
Shoplifting62.16-45.45%
Public order11.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.280.00%
Shoplifting113.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.980.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 202411
April 202411
March 202411
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20247
April 202412
March 20246
February 20245
January 202415
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 1BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Radford Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clarendon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Somerfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Old Mill House Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shelton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Yew Tree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Breedon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Four Crosses Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Fern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gladeside Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Willows Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Chestnut Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1