MOSS CLOSE, WS4 2EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 2EF

MOSS CLOSE, WS4 2EF, Walsall has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.97 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2EF 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 2EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2EF, encompassing approximately 2552 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 2EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawley Close with total crimes: 10
  • Arboretum Road with total crimes: 8
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 5

MOSS CLOSE, WS4 2EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.9762.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.09-14.29%
Other crime22.350.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.97-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour73.1375.00%
Public order42.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Other theft10.78-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.97-8.33%
Public order44.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5733.33%
Vehicle crime31.57-50.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.97-14.29%
Vehicle crime64.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3550.00%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.79100.00%
Other theft35.480.00%
Robbery31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Drugs10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.05-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.740.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.01140.00%
Burglary44.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-66.67%
Robbery10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.6242.86%
Vehicle crime63.92200.00%
Burglary22.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Robbery10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.83-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.74-25.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-71.43%
Public order10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.740.00%
Other theft31.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20248
June 202411
May 202412
April 202414
March 20247
February 202412
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 202320

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
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 2EF 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. Arboretum Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lichfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Victoria Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1