MILL LANE, WS4 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 2BQ

MILL LANE, WS4 2BQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.65 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2BQ 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 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2BQ, encompassing approximately 2183 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 2BQ area, explore the WS4 2BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawley Close with total crimes: 10
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lower North Street with total crimes: 3

MILL LANE, WS4 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.6514.29%
Anti-social behaviour37.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Burglary20.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-85.71%
Drugs10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.03-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson76.4175.00%
Public order33.210.00%
Vehicle crime31.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Other theft10.92-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.44100.00%
Vehicle crime611.91-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83100.00%
Public order31.8350.00%
Other theft31.37200.00%
Robbery11.370.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.11-31.58%
Vehicle crime75.95600.00%
Drugs33.210.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.6546.15%
Other crime38.70200.00%
Other theft21.37-50.00%
Robbery20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Public order10.92-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.0318.18%
Other theft45.95300.00%
Vehicle crime41.8333.33%
Public order41.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.83-25.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.62120.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.0433.33%
Vehicle crime31.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

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 offences56.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.37-60.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.99-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour54.5825.00%
Vehicle crime52.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.29-75.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.0460.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.6633.33%
Other theft31.83200.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202414
June 202426
May 202413
April 202419
March 202413
February 202411
January 20245
December 202310
November 202311
October 202322

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
November 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 2BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hawley Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Lichfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lower North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Cutting
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cannon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Cloisters
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Teddesley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Mill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Proffitt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rose Bank Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Brewer Street
    Total1
    Drugs1