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

Overview of Crime in WS4 1PQ

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1PQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.64 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1PQ 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 1PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1PQ, encompassing approximately 3014 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS4 1PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Pelsall Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Somerfield Close with total crimes: 2

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1PQ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.6462.50%
Other theft24.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3060.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.65-30.00%
Public order22.32100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.3066.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.32-44.44%
Shoplifting11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.99200.00%
Other theft21.990.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-83.33%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.96100.00%
Vehicle crime63.980.00%
Shoplifting21.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.97-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.6575.00%
Vehicle crime22.320.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.31-10.00%
Burglary22.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.66-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.950.00%
Burglary63.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.990.00%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 202412
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
October 20235

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
October 20233

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 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Pelsall Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Somerfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Westminster Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Yew Tree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Willows Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chestnut Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dean Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Old Well Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rowley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1