WS5 4QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4QL

WS5 4QL, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.20 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4QL 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 4QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4QL, encompassing approximately 3075 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS5 4QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockhurst Place with total crimes: 4
  • Acacia Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Lime Tree Road with total crimes: 3

WS5 4QL 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2014.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.60200.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.50-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.28-16.67%
Shoplifting41.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0836.36%
Anti-social behaviour64.88500.00%
Other theft31.95200.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5057.14%
Vehicle crime43.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2375.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.58-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences54.55-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.23-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-33.33%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.53133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.630.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 202415
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brockhurst Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Acacia Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lime Tree Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Woodruff Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Cranfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ladbury Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. West Bromwich Road
    Total1
    Other theft1