LAUNCESTON ROAD, WS5 3ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 3ED

LAUNCESTON ROAD, WS5 3ED, Walsall has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.96 per 1,000 population. This WS5 3ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 3ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 3ED, encompassing approximately 2777 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 3ED area, explore the WS5 3ED Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 3ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flinkford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Newquay Close with total crimes: 1
  • Bude Road with total crimes: 1

LAUNCESTON ROAD, WS5 3ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.96400.00%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.08-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.60200.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.08-25.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.60400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.32-42.86%
Burglary21.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.60133.33%
Vehicle crime22.520.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.16200.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In November 2023, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.880.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.880.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 3ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Flinkford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Newquay Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bude Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Truro Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Burnside Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Calthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Launceston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Penryn Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1