MILL ROAD, WS4 1RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1RH

MILL ROAD, WS4 1RH, Walsall has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.52 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1RH 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 1RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1RH, encompassing approximately 3755 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS4 1RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Clarendon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Spring Lane with total crimes: 3

MILL ROAD, WS4 1RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.5216.67%
Shoplifting73.73600.00%
Public order31.8650.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.19100.00%
Vehicle crime31.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.329.09%
Shoplifting63.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.60400.00%
Burglary41.33100.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

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
Shoplifting128.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.19-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.930.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.32100.00%
Shoplifting63.1920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.120.00%
Shoplifting51.60-66.67%
Other theft31.330.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting157.99275.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.99-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

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 offences75.86-41.67%
Shoplifting41.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.12-20.00%
Shoplifting63.19-45.45%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6525.00%
Shoplifting113.9922.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.930.00%
Burglary31.33-40.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.850.00%
Shoplifting93.190.00%
Burglary52.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 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
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202412
May 202412
April 202411
March 202412
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 202312
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20246
April 202412
March 20246
February 20245
January 202415
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 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 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20242
February 20243
December 20232
September 20233

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 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 1RH 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. Spring Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Radford Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. New Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Willows Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodbridge Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bevan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Coalheath Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1