SPRINGHILL CLOSE, WS4 1QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1QJ

SPRINGHILL CLOSE, WS4 1QJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1QJ 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 1QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1QJ, encompassing approximately 2939 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS4 1QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Radford Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Somerfield Close with total crimes: 2

SPRINGHILL CLOSE, WS4 1QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.44-37.50%
Burglary31.700.00%
Shoplifting31.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In July 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 offences87.82-27.27%
Shoplifting62.72500.00%
Public order32.040.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1483.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.34-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.18-25.00%
Shoplifting62.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.04400.00%
Burglary31.700.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.0814.29%
Anti-social behaviour12.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.84250.00%
Shoplifting62.3820.00%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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
Shoplifting55.78-64.29%
Other theft31.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-60.00%
Robbery20.680.00%

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
Shoplifting148.16250.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.76-16.67%
Other crime11.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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 offences66.1250.00%
Shoplifting42.04-33.33%
Other theft21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.08-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences42.04-63.64%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.200.00%
Shoplifting113.740.00%
Burglary33.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 202412
March 20246
February 20245
January 202414
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 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

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 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Radford Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Somerfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Shelton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Breedon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Four Crosses Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Fern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. School Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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