WS4 1JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1JU

WS4 1JU, Walsall has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.08 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1JU 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 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1JU, encompassing approximately 2557 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS4 1JU 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

WS4 1JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.8740.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.7433.33%
Public order41.56300.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-33.33%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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 offences1210.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.9650.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-60.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.78-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson53.5225.00%
Public order31.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences119.78-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.30300.00%
Public order41.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.56100.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.780.00%
Vehicle crime44.690.00%
Public order31.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-83.33%
Other theft10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.5620.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35100.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences107.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.91-50.00%
Public order21.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.9542.86%
Criminal damage and arson83.9133.33%
Public order53.13400.00%
Other theft11.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

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 offences78.2175.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.740.00%
Vehicle crime32.35200.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202412
May 20246
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
February 20244
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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