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

Overview of Crime in WS4 1HB

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1HB, Walsall has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.21 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1HB 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 1HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1HB, encompassing approximately 2629 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS4 1HB 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

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.2145.45%
Anti-social behaviour86.0860.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0433.33%
Public order41.52300.00%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 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 offences119.5157.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9050.00%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.61-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.90-66.67%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.89-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.18100.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.1320.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.52200.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.75-9.09%
Vehicle crime43.800.00%
Public order31.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-33.33%
Shoplifting10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-83.33%
Other theft10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2850.00%
Drugs21.14100.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7537.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.18-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1010.6525.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.80-20.00%
Public order43.04300.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.27233.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.800.00%
Vehicle crime33.04200.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Public order11.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.04-70.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.76-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.17-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson63.80200.00%
Vehicle crime42.28300.00%
Drugs31.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-57.14%
Public order21.14-60.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.840.00%
Public order52.660.00%
Other theft31.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202411
May 20247
April 202411
March 202412
February 202410
January 202411
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310
September 20233
August 202310
July 202318

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233
August 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 1HB 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. Rough Brook Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Parkway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Rowley Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 7. King George Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Westminster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. The Longcroft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Old Well Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Stanier Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Pelsall Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rosedene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Limescroft Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Daw End Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1