LEIGHS ROAD, WS4 1BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1BZ

LEIGHS ROAD, WS4 1BZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.21 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS4 postcode area, which has experienced 138 crimes and a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS4 1BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1BZ, encompassing approximately 2896 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 1BZ area, explore the WS4 1BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clarendon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Willows Road with total crimes: 2

LEIGHS ROAD, WS4 1BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.21125.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.110.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.49-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04200.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5242.86%
Vehicle crime13.45-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2175.00%
Vehicle crime62.42200.00%
Burglary22.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.140.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.11-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.1140.00%
Public order12.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.87400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Burglary20.69-50.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.450.00%
Burglary41.380.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Clarendon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Willows Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grange Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fordbrook Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Old Mill House Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Birch Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Leighs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bevan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coalheath Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1