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

Overview of Crime in WS5 3PB

LAKE CLOSE, WS5 3PB, Walsall has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population. This WS5 3PB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 111 crimes and a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (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: 4
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 1
  • Gillity Close with total crimes: 1

LAKE CLOSE, WS5 3PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 crime22.70-60.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.40600.00%
Vehicle crime52.70400.00%
Robbery11.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-75.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.08300.00%
Vehicle crime11.54-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.930.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
July 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
July 20235

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 202411
February 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 202314
October 20237
September 20237
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Gillity Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lake Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cricket Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Brookhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1