WS5 4NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4NJ

WS5 4NJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.40 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4NJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 111 crimes and a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 4NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4NJ, encompassing approximately 2419 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

WS5 4NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pattison Street with total crimes: 6
  • Brockhurst Place with total crimes: 6
  • Middleton Close with total crimes: 4

WS5 4NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.40-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.55150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.07-42.86%
Shoplifting41.650.00%
Possession of weapons21.650.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.1242.86%
Anti-social behaviour78.27250.00%
Burglary32.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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 offences1410.75180.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Vehicle crime41.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.65-75.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order58.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.07-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.2775.00%
Vehicle crime25.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In January 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 offences88.68-42.86%
Burglary33.31200.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.33180.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.96-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-60.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Burglary10.41-80.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.48150.00%
Burglary52.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.070.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.27-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.31-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.57-16.67%
Vehicle crime54.130.00%
Public order32.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.090.00%
Public order44.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202420
May 202414
April 20245
March 20245
February 202414
January 20248
December 202314
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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
December 20231
October 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Pattison Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Brockhurst Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Middleton Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Talke Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Blackthorne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Delves Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A4031
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rowan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Tame Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1