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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4LY

WALSTEAD ROAD, WS5 4LY, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.38 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4LY 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 4LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4LY, encompassing approximately 2228 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Broadway with total crimes: 3
  • Botany Road with total crimes: 2

WALSTEAD ROAD, WS5 4LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.04-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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 offences88.97-27.27%
Burglary33.59200.00%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9722.22%
Anti-social behaviour24.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

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 offences95.83350.00%
Vehicle crime34.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%

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 offences24.94-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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 offences106.73150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Burglary10.90-50.00%

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 offences45.83-33.33%
Other theft31.790.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 offences64.94100.00%
Burglary22.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%

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 offences33.14-25.00%
Burglary21.35-50.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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
Burglary47.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.7933.33%
Public order31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%

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 crime35.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.350.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 202411
April 20249
March 20242
February 202410
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Broadway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Botany Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bell Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Delves Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1