WS5 4NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4NY

WS5 4NY, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.63 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4NY 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 4NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4NY, encompassing approximately 1323 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Britannia Road with total crimes: 7
  • Pattison Street with total crimes: 4
  • Duchess Road with total crimes: 2

WS5 4NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences816.63700.00%
Vehicle crime36.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.270.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Robbery21.510.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.76-94.44%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour813.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.0566.67%
Public order43.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.02200.00%
Possession of weapons22.27-33.33%
Shoplifting21.51100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.7620.00%
Anti-social behaviour813.60166.67%
Public order66.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons32.270.00%
Other crime22.270.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Shoplifting11.51-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1530.23-16.67%
Shoplifting711.34250.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.29-37.50%
Public order43.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.020.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.51-33.33%
Other theft21.510.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.60700.00%
Public order56.05-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.78200.00%
Vehicle crime32.270.00%
Other theft22.27100.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Shoplifting21.51100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.920.00%
Public order69.07500.00%
Vehicle crime34.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-80.00%
Shoplifting10.76-66.67%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.2133.33%
Burglary79.07250.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.290.00%
Vehicle crime43.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.02200.00%
Shoplifting32.270.00%
Other theft12.27-66.67%
Public order10.76-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.43-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson56.8066.67%
Other theft33.78200.00%
Shoplifting32.27-25.00%
Public order32.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.270.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1930.2311.76%
Public order614.36-25.00%
Shoplifting44.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.020.00%
Drugs22.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.7041.67%
Public order812.85700.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.27100.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Burglary11.51-75.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.180.00%
Burglary49.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.020.00%
Other theft32.270.00%
Bicycle theft22.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 202418
June 202418
May 202415
April 202418
March 202412
February 202412
January 20249
December 202319
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Britannia Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Pattison Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Duchess Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Manorhouse Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Newbolt Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Brockhurst Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fullbrook Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Talke Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Cranfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1