WS5 4AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4AL

WS5 4AL, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.88 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4AL 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 4AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4AL, encompassing approximately 2868 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 4AL area, explore the WS5 4AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS5 4AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockhurst Place with total crimes: 4
  • Lime Tree Road with total crimes: 3
  • Woodruff Way with total crimes: 3

WS5 4AL 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8840.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.74-61.54%
Shoplifting41.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0662.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.53400.00%
Burglary21.740.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2333.33%
Vehicle crime32.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.53100.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.18-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.83-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.58133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.390.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 202413
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 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
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brockhurst Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lime Tree Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Woodruff Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ladbury Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. West Bromwich Road
    Total1
    Other theft1