HIGHFIELD AVENUE, WS4 1PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1PF

HIGHFIELD AVENUE, WS4 1PF, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1PF 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 1PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1PF, encompassing approximately 3379 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Somerfield Close with total crimes: 2

HIGHFIELD AVENUE, WS4 1PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.0325.00%
Shoplifting32.96-50.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4060.00%
Shoplifting62.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78-55.56%
Public order21.18100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.66-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.59-71.43%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.51-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78200.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.1433.33%
Vehicle crime62.37500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.78-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.4040.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.0720.00%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.620.00%
Shoplifting51.48-68.75%
Other theft21.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting168.29300.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48200.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.14-55.56%
Shoplifting41.18-33.33%
Other theft21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6212.50%
Shoplifting62.66-45.45%
Burglary21.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.6510.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.260.00%
Burglary62.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78300.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.960.00%
Burglary52.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 202414
March 20247
February 20245
January 202416
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Somerfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Barns Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Yew Tree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Four Crosses Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gladeside Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Willows Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Chestnut Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1