KING GEORGE CRESCENT, WS4 1EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1EF

KING GEORGE CRESCENT, WS4 1EF, Walsall has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.02 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1EF 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 1EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1EF, encompassing approximately 2063 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 1EF area, explore the WS4 1EF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS4 1EF area, visit the WS4 1EF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS4 1EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Ivatt Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 3

KING GEORGE CRESCENT, WS4 1EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.02-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4233.33%
Public order41.94100.00%
Vehicle crime21.94-33.33%
Other crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.82150.00%
Vehicle crime32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2733.33%
Burglary33.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences610.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.9133.33%
Public order31.940.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In March 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 offences99.21-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson34.3650.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.5730.00%
Vehicle crime36.300.00%
Public order31.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-50.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences109.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94100.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.24-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson23.88-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Public order20.97-60.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.7933.33%
Public order53.880.00%
Other theft12.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2440.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.39500.00%
Vehicle crime22.91-60.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.270.00%
Vehicle crime52.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 202413
January 202410
December 20238
November 202314
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 4 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
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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ivatt Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Lichfield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rowley Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 5. King George Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Old Well Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodrush Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Stanier Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Limescroft Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Daw End Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Floyds Lane
    Total1
    Public order1