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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4LX

WALSTEAD ROAD, WS5 4LX, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4LX 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 4LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4LX, encompassing approximately 2602 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS5 4LX 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
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

WALSTEAD ROAD, WS5 4LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.84-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.53-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.84-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.9266.67%
Shoplifting41.920.00%
Possession of weapons21.540.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.0671.43%
Anti-social behaviour99.22350.00%
Burglary33.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.6175.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-50.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-50.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.84-64.71%
Public order52.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5450.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.99142.86%
Vehicle crime36.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.45-56.25%
Burglary32.6950.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-80.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.14166.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.15150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.540.00%
Burglary41.540.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202410
June 202424
May 202414
April 20248
March 20246
February 202417
January 20247
December 202316
November 20236
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 20 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
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4LX 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Botany Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Newbolt Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Delves Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Fullbrook Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Talke Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Cranfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1