LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 2DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 2DJ

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 2DJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2DJ 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 2DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2DJ, encompassing approximately 2102 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 2DJ area, explore the WS4 2DJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS4 2DJ area, visit the WS4 2DJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 2DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ladypool Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hawley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Worfield Close with total crimes: 2

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 2DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0428.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.28200.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.61133.33%
Public order33.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-50.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-85.71%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.33300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-72.73%
Other theft11.430.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.61266.67%
Robbery25.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-33.33%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.8150.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.66-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.560.00%
Vehicle crime63.33500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.85-33.33%
Burglary10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.61-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson43.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.90-40.00%
Other theft11.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.7513.33%
Criminal damage and arson68.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.850.00%
Other theft32.38-25.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.850.00%
Other theft42.380.00%
Vehicle crime41.900.00%
Public order41.900.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20243
April 202411
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
March 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
September 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Ladypool Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Hawley Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Worfield Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Leigh Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Somerset Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Penmire Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Calderfields Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Borneo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Harpur Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1