WATERMEADOW DRIVE, WS4 1TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1TA

WATERMEADOW DRIVE, WS4 1TA, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1TA 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 1TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1TA, encompassing approximately 2536 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • New Street with total crimes: 2

WATERMEADOW DRIVE, WS4 1TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.70500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.37-50.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.31166.67%
Other crime23.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-83.33%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.49-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.73-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour12.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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 offences79.46250.00%
Shoplifting62.7620.00%
Robbery22.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Other theft20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.31-64.29%
Vehicle crime31.97200.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-50.00%
Robbery20.790.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.07250.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.520.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.910.00%
Shoplifting41.58-33.33%
Other theft21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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
Shoplifting64.73-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences42.37-55.56%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.6422.22%
Violence and sexual offences94.34200.00%
Burglary33.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.67125.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.55200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.18-66.67%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.67125.00%
Shoplifting43.55-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18200.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
August 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 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
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1TA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. New Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Woodbridge Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Leighs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bevan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Other crime1