BRIARBECK, WS4 1XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1XA

BRIARBECK, WS4 1XA, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.00 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1XA 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 1XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1XA, encompassing approximately 3201 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 1XA area, explore the WS4 1XA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Somerfield Close with total crimes: 2
  • Westminster Road with total crimes: 2

BRIARBECK, WS4 1XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0057.14%
Vehicle crime33.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 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 offences75.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-37.50%
Other theft11.560.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.87-33.33%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.25-50.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.43140.00%
Vehicle crime63.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-33.33%
Shoplifting21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.560.00%
Other theft31.2550.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.060.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

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 offences55.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.44-50.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.0025.00%
Burglary33.12-57.14%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.750.00%
Burglary72.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.190.00%
Public order41.560.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249
April 202412
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
January 20243
October 20235

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Somerfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Westminster Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barns Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Yew Tree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gladeside Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Willows Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chestnut Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dean Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Earls Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1