TALKE ROAD, WS5 4PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4PA

TALKE ROAD, WS5 4PA, Walsall has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.19 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4PA 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 4PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4PA, encompassing approximately 2952 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS5 4PA 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

TALKE ROAD, WS5 4PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.19-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson64.7420.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.03-33.33%
Shoplifting42.03300.00%
Possession of weapons21.35-33.33%
Public order20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.65116.67%
Anti-social behaviour98.81800.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0566.67%
Other theft41.69100.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Possession of weapons31.020.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.45-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson34.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.5070.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-25.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.48-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.3933.33%
Public order41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.8254.55%
Anti-social behaviour35.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Other theft11.02-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.50-54.17%
Burglary43.73100.00%
Other theft41.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.21242.86%
Criminal damage and arson58.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.44-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.37-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-40.00%
Burglary11.02-85.71%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.55-10.00%
Burglary73.0575.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.030.00%
Public order41.69300.00%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences109.82-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Burglary41.35100.00%
Vehicle crime31.35-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.48-31.25%
Vehicle crime73.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.37100.00%
Public order31.35-25.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.420.00%
Public order41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234
August 20234
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
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202426
May 202412
April 202417
March 202410
February 202417
January 202411
December 202324
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310
August 202311
July 202316

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235
July 20235

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20237

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4PA 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. Walstead Road West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Talke Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Blackthorne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Brockhurst Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Manorhouse Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. A4031
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Newbolt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Pommel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1