MEADOWLANDS DRIVE, WS4 1TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1TJ

MEADOWLANDS DRIVE, WS4 1TJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1TJ 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 1TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1TJ, encompassing approximately 2664 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 1TJ area, explore the WS4 1TJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS4 1TJ area, visit the WS4 1TJ 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: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1TJ 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

MEADOWLANDS DRIVE, WS4 1TJ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.76500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.25-37.50%
Public order21.880.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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 offences86.00100.00%
Other crime23.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-83.33%

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
Shoplifting66.76-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Public order10.380.00%

In March 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 offences69.01200.00%
Shoplifting62.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Other theft20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

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
Shoplifting56.00-64.29%
Vehicle crime31.88200.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-50.00%
Robbery20.750.00%

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
Shoplifting148.63250.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.25-33.33%
Other crime11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
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 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3820.00%
Shoplifting42.25-33.33%
Other theft21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.88-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences52.25-54.55%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%

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 offences1110.88266.67%
Shoplifting114.1322.22%
Burglary34.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.88125.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.38-66.67%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%

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 offences98.2650.00%
Shoplifting43.38-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13200.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.250.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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
February 20242
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311
September 20233
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 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 1TJ 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. Willows Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodbridge Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Leighs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bevan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Other crime1