WS5 4QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4QG

WS5 4QG, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.87 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4QG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 4QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4QG, encompassing approximately 2162 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 4QG area, explore the WS5 4QG 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 (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS5 4QG 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 4QG 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.47-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.85-20.00%
Shoplifting41.85300.00%
Possession of weapons21.85-33.33%
Public order20.92100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.12162.50%
Anti-social behaviour99.71800.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.16150.00%
Vehicle crime32.3150.00%
Possession of weapons31.390.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.79-38.46%
Burglary23.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.0262.50%
Criminal damage and arson46.01100.00%
Vehicle crime31.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.17-38.46%
Public order33.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-33.33%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5662.50%
Anti-social behaviour36.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.3950.00%
Other theft11.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.10-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson43.70-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.65250.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.71-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.3220.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.77-25.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Other theft10.46-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences914.3428.57%
Criminal damage and arson54.160.00%
Burglary42.3133.33%
Other theft41.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.85-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.85200.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In September 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 offences711.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.310.00%
Burglary32.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202421
May 20248
April 202413
March 20248
February 202413
January 20248
December 202321
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 4QG 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. Manorhouse Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A4031
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Newbolt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Pommel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1