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

Overview of Crime in WS5 3EE

LAUNCESTON ROAD, WS5 3EE, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.46 per 1,000 population. This WS5 3EE 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 3EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 3EE, encompassing approximately 2893 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 3EE area, explore the WS5 3EE 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: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS5 3EE 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 3EE 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.46400.00%
Vehicle crime31.730.00%
Public order21.04100.00%

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 offences11.04-75.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.15300.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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 behaviour11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting52.76400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.73-25.00%

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 offences44.49-42.86%
Burglary21.380.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.11250.00%
Vehicle crime12.420.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.760.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 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 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 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
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232

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 3EE 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. St Ives Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Truro Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Calthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Launceston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Penryn Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1