KINGS ROAD, WS4 1JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1JB

KINGS ROAD, WS4 1JB, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1JB 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 1JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1JB, encompassing approximately 2477 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 1JB area, explore the WS4 1JB 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 (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1JB 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
  • Countess Drive with total crimes: 2

KINGS ROAD, WS4 1JB 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.25-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.83200.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8666.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.21-25.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In April 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 offences66.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.42-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.02300.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.420.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In February 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 offences42.42-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.67233.33%
Shoplifting24.040.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.83-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Other crime11.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.84-22.22%
Burglary22.83-50.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

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 offences97.27125.00%
Burglary43.6333.33%
Public order31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.63100.00%
Burglary31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.440.00%
Vehicle crime22.420.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
January 20241
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239
September 20234
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20244
January 20242
December 20233
August 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 1JB 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. Countess Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Longcroft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Barns Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blenheim Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Edinburgh Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1