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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4DR

WALSTEAD ROAD, WS5 4DR, Walsall has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4DR 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cypress Road with total crimes: 5
  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 2
  • Haynes Lane with total crimes: 2

WALSTEAD ROAD, WS5 4DR 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0133.33%
Vehicle crime23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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 order1010.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.010.00%
Burglary52.400.00%
Vehicle crime32.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cypress Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Haynes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Thorncroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Juniper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maple Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bell Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1