WS4 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1LY

WS4 1LY, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.43 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1LY 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 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1LY, encompassing approximately 1400 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 1LY area, explore the WS4 1LY 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 1LY 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

WS4 1LY 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 offences711.4375.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.00300.00%
Vehicle crime22.860.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%

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 offences45.71-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.860.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%

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 offences510.71-16.67%
Vehicle crime33.570.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%

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 offences65.7120.00%
Burglary24.28100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.71-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.5750.00%
Vehicle crime32.14200.00%
Other theft12.14-50.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.85-42.86%
Other theft25.71100.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.28133.33%
Public order210.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-33.33%
Drugs11.430.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.2850.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Public order11.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Public order11.430.00%

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 offences1010.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.14100.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

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 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 202414
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20232

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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20242
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 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 1LY 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