WS5 4AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4AX

WS5 4AX, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.99 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4AX 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 4AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4AX, encompassing approximately 1901 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pattison Street with total crimes: 4
  • Brockhurst Place with total crimes: 4
  • Duchess Road with total crimes: 2

WS5 4AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences89.99-52.94%
Vehicle crime34.21200.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-87.50%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-83.33%
Drugs10.530.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.56-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour88.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.2120.00%
Shoplifting43.16300.00%
Public order32.1050.00%
Possession of weapons21.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.35130.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.10900.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.2666.67%
Other theft32.6350.00%
Possession of weapons31.580.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.10-44.44%
Public order35.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-40.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.47150.00%
Public order42.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.100.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.25-7.69%
Public order56.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6350.00%
Vehicle crime21.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.1544.44%
Criminal damage and arson46.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-33.33%
Other theft11.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.73-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson54.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.51130.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.10-16.67%
Public order42.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.1050.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.20-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.260.00%
Public order63.16500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.16-50.00%
Burglary11.05-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Other theft10.53-75.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.310.00%
Burglary53.160.00%
Other theft42.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.100.00%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.580.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202417
June 202423
May 202410
April 202418
March 202412
February 202413
January 20249
December 202323
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pattison Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Brockhurst Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Duchess Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Manorhouse Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Newbolt Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Brockhurst Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fullbrook Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Talke Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Cranfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1