SCHOLARS WALK, WS4 1SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1SW

SCHOLARS WALK, WS4 1SW, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.03 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1SW 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 1SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1SW, encompassing approximately 2489 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

SCHOLARS WALK, WS4 1SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.62-28.57%
Other theft22.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-75.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.82-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson42.81100.00%
Public order41.61300.00%
Vehicle crime21.61100.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.04120.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.4228.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.620.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.03-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.81150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4466.67%
Public order24.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Shoplifting10.80-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.03-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.01200.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.42-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour12.410.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.8416.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.8120.00%
Public order42.41300.00%
Burglary21.61-50.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.410.00%
Vehicle crime42.010.00%
Burglary41.610.00%
Public order11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 202411
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202412
June 20249
May 20247
April 202410
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lichfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Pelsall Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westminster Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dean Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Limescroft Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Old Well Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rowley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1