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

Overview of Crime in WS4 1PS

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1PS, Walsall has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.27 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1PS 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 1PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1PS, encompassing approximately 3507 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 1PS area, explore the WS4 1PS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS4 1PS area, visit the WS4 1PS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Clarendon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Radford Drive with total crimes: 2

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.27-8.33%
Shoplifting63.14500.00%
Public order31.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5620.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-60.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.29-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.12-9.09%
Shoplifting62.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43200.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.420.00%
Burglary13.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.41450.00%
Shoplifting63.1420.00%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.860.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.13-64.29%
Other theft31.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-60.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting146.84250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.99-28.57%
Other crime11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.27-12.50%
Shoplifting42.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences84.85-50.00%
Shoplifting62.28-45.45%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Burglary10.57-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.12100.00%
Shoplifting114.5622.22%
Burglary43.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.570.00%
Burglary42.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 202410
April 202411
March 202411
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 202412
March 20246
February 20245
January 202414
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Clarendon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Radford Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. New Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Willows Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodbridge Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Spring Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Birch Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Leighs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bevan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Coalheath Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1