WS4 1EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1EU

WS4 1EU, Walsall has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.00 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1EU 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 1EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1EU, encompassing approximately 1499 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • King George Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Woodrush Close with total crimes: 2
  • Limescroft Close with total crimes: 1

WS4 1EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.67-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.670.00%
Vehicle crime34.000.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Burglary10.67-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3420.00%
Burglary34.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.00-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.67-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.3450.00%
Vehicle crime32.00200.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Other theft11.33-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences812.01-42.86%
Other theft25.34100.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.3475.00%
Public order29.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-33.33%
Drugs11.330.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.3414.29%
Criminal damage and arson35.3450.00%
Burglary22.000.00%
Public order11.330.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences78.67-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.67100.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.6766.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.67-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson813.34700.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.3466.67%
Vehicle crime33.340.00%
Drugs12.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

In July 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 offences37.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 202414
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236
September 20234
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 1EU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King George Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Woodrush Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Limescroft Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Daw End Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Floyds Lane
    Total1
    Public order1