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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4LZ

WALSTEAD ROAD, WS5 4LZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4LZ 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 4LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4LZ, encompassing approximately 2593 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS5 4LZ 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 4LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1615.04-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.93-37.50%
Shoplifting51.93400.00%
Possession of weapons21.93-33.33%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Robbery10.770.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.44127.27%
Anti-social behaviour89.64700.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.08100.00%
Possession of weapons31.54200.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.71-38.89%
Other theft24.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.93-25.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.18-29.41%
Public order54.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.54100.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.6470.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Burglary10.39-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.41-56.52%
Burglary43.8633.33%
Other theft31.54200.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-50.00%
Shoplifting20.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.97109.09%
Shoplifting68.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3133.33%
Public order31.54200.00%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.64-21.43%
Shoplifting54.24-70.59%
Criminal damage and arson31.93-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-50.00%
Burglary10.77-87.50%
Public order10.39-75.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1722.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.560.00%
Burglary85.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.930.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202416
June 202425
May 202411
April 202418
March 202412
February 202417
January 202410
December 202323
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 202317

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4LZ 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Botany Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Newbolt Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Brockhurst Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fullbrook Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Talke Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Cranfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tame Street East
    Total1
    Other theft1