WS5 4AX, Walsall has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.56 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4AX 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 4AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4AX, encompassing approximately 1901 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 21.56 | -26.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 8.94 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.21 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 3.16 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.10 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.58 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 27.35 | 130.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 12.10 | 900.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 5.26 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.63 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.05 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.53 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 12.10 | -44.44% |
| Public order | 3 | 5.26 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.58 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.05 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.53 | -75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 20.51 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 9.47 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.63 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.10 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.58 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 15.25 | -7.69% |
| Public order | 5 | 6.31 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.63 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.58 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.05 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 13.15 | 44.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 6.84 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.10 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.58 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.05 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.53 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 14.73 | -60.87% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.73 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.05 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.05 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.53 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 20.51 | 130.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 12.10 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.63 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.10 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 14.20 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 5.26 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.16 | 500.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 3.16 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.05 | -80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.53 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.53 | -75.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 19.98 | 9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.31 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.16 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.63 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.10 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.10 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 14.20 | -15.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 5.79 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.63 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.10 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.53 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 13.67 | 18.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 6.84 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.63 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.58 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.05 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 12.10 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 5.79 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4AX postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |