LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1PJ

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1PJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.37 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1PJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS4 postcode area, which has experienced 138 crimes and a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS4 1PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1PJ, encompassing approximately 3203 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • The Parkway with total crimes: 3
  • Willows Road with total crimes: 2

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences74.3740.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.19-50.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.50-37.50%
Shoplifting11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.50300.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.56100.00%
Vehicle crime63.120.00%
Shoplifting21.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6225.00%
Other theft31.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.4333.33%
Other theft21.250.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-40.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.50-37.50%
Other theft11.560.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.060.00%
Burglary32.50-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4333.33%
Burglary72.50133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.19400.00%
Vehicle crime31.5650.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.68-45.45%
Burglary31.87200.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-85.71%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.49120.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4340.00%
Vehicle crime22.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236
August 202311
July 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20246
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
October 20235
September 20231
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. The Parkway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Willows Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grange Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coalheath Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rosedene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barns Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1