SOMERSET ROAD, WS4 2DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 2DW

SOMERSET ROAD, WS4 2DW, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.49 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2DW 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 2DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2DW, encompassing approximately 2269 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 2DW 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
  • Victoria Terrace with total crimes: 1

SOMERSET ROAD, WS4 2DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4933.33%
Other crime23.520.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.610.00%
Burglary32.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-33.33%
Other crime20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences67.93-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.640.00%
Public order31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-71.43%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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 offences79.69-22.22%
Vehicle crime73.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.08200.00%
Other theft11.32-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.49200.00%
Other theft23.97-33.33%
Robbery20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.7350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-62.50%
Other theft31.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.73166.67%
Burglary23.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

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 offences33.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.640.00%
Burglary22.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences56.17-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-83.33%

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 offences1412.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.640.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242

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 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
March 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 2DW 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. Victoria Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1