LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1ED

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1ED, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.10 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1ED 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 1ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1ED, encompassing approximately 2161 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 1ED area, explore the WS4 1ED 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 (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS4 1ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Westminster Road with total crimes: 2

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1ED 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.10-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour74.160.00%
Vehicle crime43.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-50.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.7310.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.0940.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.24100.00%
Public order41.85100.00%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.1025.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6325.00%
Vehicle crime32.310.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3314.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-60.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.24150.00%
Public order32.3150.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.40-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson23.24100.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%
Other theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In February 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 offences910.6412.50%
Vehicle crime34.16200.00%
Public order31.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-33.33%
Robbery10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-80.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.70150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3150.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3314.29%
Other theft23.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Public order20.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1012.0325.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.6316.67%
Public order43.240.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson88.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.700.00%
Vehicle crime22.780.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 202310
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lichfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Westminster Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Springfields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Lime Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Abbots Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Daw End Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cartbridge Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Limescroft Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Old Well Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rowley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. King George Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1