BARNS LANE, WS4 1HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1HE

BARNS LANE, WS4 1HE, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1HE 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 1HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1HE, encompassing approximately 2877 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Parkway with total crimes: 3
  • Rowley Place with total crimes: 3
  • Westminster Road with total crimes: 2

BARNS LANE, WS4 1HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.91-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.43-25.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.6960.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.7833.33%
Vehicle crime32.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.0925.00%
Vehicle crime31.74-25.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6580.00%
Vehicle crime43.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-50.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.740.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.48-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.780.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences64.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.87-11.11%
Burglary22.78-50.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.99125.00%
Burglary43.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3950.00%
Public order31.04200.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.17-50.00%
Burglary21.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences85.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7850.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-50.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.480.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
January 20242
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
September 20234
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231
August 20233
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. The Parkway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Rowley Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Westminster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Longcroft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Old Well Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coalheath Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rosedene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barns Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Limescroft Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1