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

Overview of Crime in WS4 1PW

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1PW, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1PW 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 1PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1PW, encompassing approximately 3609 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 1PW area, explore the WS4 1PW 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS4 1PW 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

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1PW 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 offences104.99100.00%
Shoplifting32.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.66-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-70.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.48233.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.7716.67%
Vehicle crime31.940.00%
Shoplifting20.83-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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
Shoplifting76.93-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.66-50.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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
Shoplifting148.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.880.00%
Vehicle crime62.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.7660.00%
Shoplifting72.2240.00%
Other theft31.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

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 offences55.54-16.67%
Shoplifting51.39-64.29%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting147.48250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6650.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.26-33.33%
Shoplifting41.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 offences95.26-10.00%
Shoplifting62.49-45.45%
Burglary21.66-50.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.770.00%
Burglary41.110.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 1PW 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. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Yew Tree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Breedon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Four Crosses Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Fern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Swan Pool Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Gladeside Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Willows Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Chestnut Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1