WS4 2LQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.38 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2LQ, encompassing approximately 1780 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 35.38 | -44.12% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 10.67 | 120.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 6.18 | -23.08% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 5.62 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.37 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.37 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.81 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.25 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 46.05 | 70.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 19.10 | 333.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 7.30 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.49 | 75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.93 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.81 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.68 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.68 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.12 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.12 | -60.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 32.57 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 11.23 | 14.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 4.49 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.81 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.81 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.81 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.25 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.25 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.56 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 37.63 | 8.70% |
| Other theft | 8 | 14.04 | 166.67% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.49 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 3.93 | -45.45% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.37 | -16.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.81 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.25 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.25 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.68 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.12 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 35.94 | 76.92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 12.92 | 57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 6.18 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.93 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.37 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.81 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.68 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.68 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.12 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 29.20 | -13.33% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 7.30 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.49 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.93 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.93 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.37 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.81 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.12 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 23.59 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 8.42 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.25 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.25 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.25 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.25 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.68 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.56 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.56 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 32.57 | 17.65% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 11.23 | 75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.93 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.37 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.37 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.81 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.25 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.68 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.56 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.56 | -87.50% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 40.44 | -10.53% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 9.55 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 6.74 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 4.49 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.37 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.37 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.81 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.25 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.25 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.25 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.56 | -75.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 32.01 | 90.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 10.67 | 14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 4.49 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.37 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.25 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.25 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.25 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.25 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.12 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.12 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.56 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 29.77 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.62 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.49 | -30.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.93 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.81 | -44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.81 | -44.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.81 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.25 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.12 | -87.50% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 40.44 | -48.28% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 8.42 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 5.62 | 28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 5.05 | 80.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 5.05 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.49 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.93 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.37 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.81 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 34.26 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 16.29 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.93 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.37 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.81 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.25 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 34 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 29 |
A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 2LQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |