LAKE CLOSE, WS5 3PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 3PB

LAKE CLOSE, WS5 3PB, Walsall has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.08 per 1,000 population. This WS5 3PB 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 3PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 3PB, encompassing approximately 2593 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 3PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 1
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 1

LAKE CLOSE, WS5 3PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.77-66.67%
Other crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2460.00%
Burglary13.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.47-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.55266.67%
Vehicle crime34.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.86-72.73%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7822.22%
Burglary24.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.01-35.71%
Burglary33.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.64100.00%
Public order45.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54200.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences74.630.00%
Vehicle crime22.700.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 202411
February 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft 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 3PB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Brookhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1