WATERMERE, WS4 1TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1TE

WATERMERE, WS4 1TE, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1TE 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 1TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1TE, encompassing approximately 2657 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS4 1TE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Somerfield Close with total crimes: 2
  • Barns Lane with total crimes: 2

WATERMERE, WS4 1TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.89100.00%
Shoplifting31.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.64500.00%
Other theft22.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-66.67%
Drugs10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.26100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.38-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 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
Shoplifting66.02-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

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
Shoplifting129.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.5260.00%
Vehicle crime23.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In March 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
Shoplifting68.6520.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.26400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.64-64.29%
Other theft21.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-75.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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
Shoplifting148.65250.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.270.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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 offences46.020.00%
Shoplifting41.51-33.33%
Other theft21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

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
Shoplifting65.27-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences42.26-42.86%
Burglary21.51-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.140.00%
Burglary42.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Somerfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Barns Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Four Crosses Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Swan Pool Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Gladeside Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Willows Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Earls Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1