WS5 3LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 3LQ

WS5 3LQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population. This WS5 3LQ 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 3LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 3LQ, encompassing approximately 1074 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 3LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cypress Road with total crimes: 5
  • Beacon Road with total crimes: 3
  • Birmingham Road with total crimes: 1

WS5 3LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences78.38600.00%
Vehicle crime16.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.72100.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.790.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.860.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.720.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.590.00%
Burglary21.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.86-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.38100.00%
Other theft33.720.00%
Vehicle crime12.790.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.450.00%
Burglary22.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.860.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cypress Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Beacon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1