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

Overview of Crime in WS4 1PX

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1PX, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1PX 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 1PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1PX, encompassing approximately 3548 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Clarendon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 1PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences107.3311.11%
Shoplifting62.82500.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9280.00%
Vehicle crime32.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8550.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-83.33%

In May 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
Shoplifting66.20-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.69-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.41-20.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.38-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In March 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 offences87.61166.67%
Shoplifting62.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Other theft20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.79-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences31.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%

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
Shoplifting147.33250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.9520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
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 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.79-44.44%
Shoplifting41.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
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 offences95.35-35.71%
Shoplifting62.54-45.45%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Burglary20.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.2740.00%
Shoplifting113.9522.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.100.00%
Burglary41.410.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.300.00%
Shoplifting92.820.00%
Burglary42.540.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
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 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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 1PX 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. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. New Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Willows Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Birch Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Leighs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bevan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Coalheath Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1