ABBOTS CLOSE, WS4 1JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1JY

ABBOTS CLOSE, WS4 1JY, Walsall has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.27 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1JY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS4 postcode area, which has experienced 117 crimes and a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS4 1JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1JY, encompassing approximately 2242 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS4 1JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Floyds Lane with total crimes: 3

ABBOTS CLOSE, WS4 1JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.2450.00%
Vehicle crime44.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-33.33%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.2420.00%
Public order52.68400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.34-50.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.93133.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.2466.67%
Vehicle crime42.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

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 offences68.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.68-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.34-25.00%
Burglary31.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Other crime20.890.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.570.00%
Vehicle crime42.230.00%
Public order31.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-40.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.23150.00%
Public order42.23100.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.700.00%
Vehicle crime35.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-60.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.3525.00%
Public order32.2350.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.47-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson44.010.00%
Public order21.78-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.49250.00%
Public order56.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2333.33%
Other theft11.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202414
June 202414
May 20246
April 20248
March 202412
February 202412
January 202412
December 20239
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241
November 20231

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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lichfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Floyds Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westminster Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Longcroft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Springfields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Lime Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Abbots Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Daw End Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dean Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Limescroft Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Old Well Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rowley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Friary Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. King George Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Woodrush Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Limehurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1