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

Overview of Crime in WS4 2DL

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 2DL, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2DL 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 2DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2DL, encompassing approximately 1774 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 2DL 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 2DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.58250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.950.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.38-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-33.33%
Other theft11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.25-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.07166.67%
Possession of weapons14.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.25200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.76-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69200.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.02500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.3820.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.380.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.20-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.8233.33%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.969.09%
Anti-social behaviour56.760.00%
Other theft32.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.380.00%
Other theft32.820.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 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
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 2DL 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. Borneo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Harpur Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1