LEIGH ROAD, WS4 2DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 2DT

LEIGH ROAD, WS4 2DT, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2DT 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 2DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2DT, encompassing approximately 2191 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 2DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Worfield Close with total crimes: 2
  • Leigh Close with total crimes: 2

LEIGH ROAD, WS4 2DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences57.3025.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.280.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In June 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 offences46.85-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.830.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-71.43%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.04-12.50%
Vehicle crime73.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Other theft10.91-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.39166.67%
Other theft23.65100.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.56-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.02133.33%
Burglary23.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.85200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.74-33.33%
Burglary21.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.39-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.7816.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.74-20.00%
Other theft21.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.91-75.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In September 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 offences1214.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.280.00%
Vehicle crime41.830.00%
Other theft31.830.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Public order10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
March 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 202314
September 202312

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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
September 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
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hawley Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Worfield Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Leigh Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Somerset Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Stencills Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cameron Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rushall Manor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Calderfields Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Glen Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Westbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harpur Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1