KING GEORGE PLACE, WS4 1EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1EQ

KING GEORGE PLACE, WS4 1EQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.17 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1EQ 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 1EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1EQ, encompassing approximately 1975 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS4 1EQ 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
  • Floyds Lane with total crimes: 3

KING GEORGE PLACE, WS4 1EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1014.17-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour95.0680.00%
Vehicle crime44.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-50.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.69-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5333.33%
Public order42.02100.00%
Vehicle crime22.02-33.33%
Other crime11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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 offences1213.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.07150.00%
Vehicle crime32.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5250.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%

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 offences87.5933.33%
Burglary34.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%

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 offences610.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.0433.33%
Public order32.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%

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 offences99.62-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson34.5650.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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 offences1314.1730.00%
Vehicle crime36.580.00%
Public order31.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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 offences1010.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.02100.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%

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 offences88.60-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson24.05-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Public order21.01-60.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

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 offences1415.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.0933.33%
Public order54.050.00%
Other theft12.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

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 offences78.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.540.00%
Vehicle crime23.040.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 1EQ 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. Floyds Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Friary Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. King George Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Woodrush Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Limehurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1