ORCHARD CLOSE, WS4 1LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1LU

ORCHARD CLOSE, WS4 1LU, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.81 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1LU 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 1LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1LU, encompassing approximately 1158 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Floyds Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Springfields with total crimes: 2
  • Lime Grove with total crimes: 2

ORCHARD CLOSE, WS4 1LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.8175.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.04300.00%
Vehicle crime23.450.00%
Burglary21.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.450.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.95-16.67%
Vehicle crime34.320.00%
Public order22.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.9120.00%
Burglary25.18100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.08-37.50%
Vehicle crime34.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.59-33.33%
Other theft11.73-50.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences816.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.9150.00%
Other theft22.59100.00%
Public order21.73100.00%
Possession of weapons11.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.360.00%
Drugs11.730.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.77-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson23.45100.00%
Burglary21.730.00%
Public order11.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.63-30.00%
Public order16.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.22400.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.630.00%
Public order11.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 202412
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Floyds Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Springfields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Lime Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Abbots Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Daw End Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Friary Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. King George Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Woodrush Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Limehurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1