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

Overview of Crime in WS4 2HT

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 2HT, Walsall has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.42 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2HT 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 2HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2HT, encompassing approximately 2715 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 2HT 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

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS4 2HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.520.00%
Other crime22.210.00%
Public order20.74-66.67%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.52-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.6850.00%
Public order62.2150.00%
Burglary32.210.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-25.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-60.00%
Other crime20.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.42400.00%
Public order41.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4733.33%
Vehicle crime41.47-33.33%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Drugs11.10-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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 offences1210.31-20.00%
Vehicle crime64.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2150.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.5850.00%
Other theft35.520.00%
Robbery31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-33.33%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.47-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour33.680.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2185.71%
Burglary44.790.00%
Vehicle crime31.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.16-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-71.43%
Robbery10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.5871.43%
Vehicle crime74.42250.00%
Burglary22.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Robbery10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

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 offences77.73-69.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-57.14%
Burglary21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.580.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202410
June 202412
May 202412
April 202415
March 202410
February 202413
January 20247
December 202312
November 20237
October 202323

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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
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 2HT 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. The Cutting
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Victoria Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Cloisters
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1