WALSTEAD ROAD, WS5 4DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4DR

WALSTEAD ROAD, WS5 4DR, Walsall has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.41 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4DR 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 4DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4DR, encompassing approximately 2496 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS5 4DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorncroft Way with total crimes: 2
  • Plane Tree Road with total crimes: 1
  • Elmbank Road with total crimes: 1

WALSTEAD ROAD, WS5 4DR 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.41-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.40100.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.81275.00%
Public order36.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-50.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.01-69.23%
Other theft21.600.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2162.50%
Criminal damage and arson65.21200.00%
Vehicle crime22.400.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.01-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson23.200.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Public order10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.8183.33%
Burglary34.4150.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.610.00%
Other crime22.400.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.61-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.40200.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Burglary20.80-71.43%
Other theft10.800.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary78.0140.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.8016.67%
Public order22.80-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1010.82900.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.01100.00%
Burglary52.40400.00%
Vehicle crime32.00200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.81-25.00%
Burglary52.4066.67%
Other theft22.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.010.00%
Burglary33.200.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202415
May 20244
April 202413
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 202310
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 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.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Thorncroft Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Plane Tree Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Elmbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cypress Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Berry Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heather Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Haynes Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1