OLD WELL CLOSE, WS4 1LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1LQ

OLD WELL CLOSE, WS4 1LQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.67 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1LQ 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 1LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1LQ, encompassing approximately 2623 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS4 1LQ 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
  • Westminster Road with total crimes: 2

OLD WELL CLOSE, WS4 1LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.67-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.950.00%
Vehicle crime32.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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 offences1513.7225.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.72-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.6733.33%
Public order41.52100.00%
Vehicle crime21.52-33.33%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.57166.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.0550.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

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 offences65.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-60.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%

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 offences99.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4325.00%
Public order31.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.57300.00%
Public order41.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.52100.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 offences129.530.00%
Vehicle crime44.570.00%
Public order31.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
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 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.2920.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29100.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%

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 offences107.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.81-50.00%
Public order21.52-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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 offences1010.6742.86%
Criminal damage and arson83.8133.33%
Public order53.05400.00%
Other theft11.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 offences78.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.670.00%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202415
June 202412
May 20246
April 20249
March 202412
February 202412
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 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 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 1LQ 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. Westminster Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Longcroft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Springfields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Lime Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Abbots Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Daw End Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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