DELVES CRESCENT, WS5 4LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4LS

DELVES CRESCENT, WS5 4LS, Walsall has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 4LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4LS, encompassing approximately 1884 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackthorne Road with total crimes: 3
  • Delves Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • A4031 with total crimes: 2

DELVES CRESCENT, WS5 4LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.24-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences810.08-11.11%
Burglary34.24200.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.90350.00%
Vehicle crime34.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.84-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.31100.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Burglary11.06-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.90-33.33%
Other theft32.120.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences65.84100.00%
Burglary23.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.71-25.00%
Burglary21.59-50.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary48.49300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1233.33%
Public order32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.590.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 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
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 20249
March 20242
February 202410
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

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
June 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Blackthorne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Delves Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. A4031
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1