WS4 2LX, Walsall has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.72 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2LX, encompassing approximately 1380 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.72 | -95.65% |
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 26 | 65.93 | 30.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 18.84 | -32.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 16.66 | -7.14% |
| Public order | 8 | 9.42 | 700.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.80 | -22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 5.07 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.35 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.62 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 72.45 | 25.93% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 24.63 | 17.65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 14.49 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 10.14 | 125.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 6.52 | 16.67% |
| Robbery | 6 | 5.07 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 4.35 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.17 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.45 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.45 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.45 | -80.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 57.24 | -6.90% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 19.56 | -26.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 12.32 | -57.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.35 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.35 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.62 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.90 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.45 | -83.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 69.56 | 11.54% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 21.01 | 109.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 16.66 | 27.27% |
| Public order | 7 | 10.14 | -22.22% |
| Other theft | 6 | 5.07 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 4.35 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.62 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.90 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.90 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 56.51 | 73.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 18.84 | -26.67% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 7.97 | -21.43% |
| Public order | 9 | 7.97 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 6.52 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.90 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.90 | -55.56% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.90 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.17 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.45 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 55.07 | 275.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 10.87 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 10.87 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 10.14 | 28.57% |
| Other theft | 8 | 6.52 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 5.80 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.35 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.45 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.45 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.72 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.72 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 42.75 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 13.04 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 5.07 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 5.07 | 500.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 4.35 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.90 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.17 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.17 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.72 | -83.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 44.20 | 5.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 15.22 | 40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 5.07 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.35 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.35 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 4 | 4.35 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.90 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.90 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.17 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.72 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.72 | -90.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 63.04 | -4.76% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 14.49 | 80.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 13.04 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 7.25 | 40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 5.07 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.35 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.62 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.62 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.62 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.90 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.17 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.72 | -85.71% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 52.89 | 23.53% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 15.22 | 42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 7.25 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 7 | 7.25 | 600.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 5.07 | -37.50% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.62 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.90 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.90 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.17 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.45 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.45 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In September 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 | 49.27 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 12.32 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 8.69 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 5.80 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 5.07 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.62 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 34 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 29 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 23 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 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 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 |
A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 2LX postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |