WALSALL ROAD, WS6 6LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS6 6LA

WALSALL ROAD, WS6 6LA, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.41 per 1,000 population. This WS6 6LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS6 postcode area, which has experienced 74 crimes and a crime rate of 4.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS6 6LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS6 6LA, encompassing approximately 1618 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS6 6LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Court with total crimes: 8
  • Pine Close with total crimes: 1
  • Olde Hall Lane with total crimes: 1

WALSALL ROAD, WS6 6LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.41-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences33.090.00%
Public order21.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.03-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences34.32-50.00%
Other theft21.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.6850.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.56100.00%
Vehicle crime43.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85100.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.71-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.1240.00%
Shoplifting64.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.71100.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1217.9271.43%
Violence and sexual offences57.41-16.67%
Public order53.09400.00%
Other theft23.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.320.00%
Vehicle crime23.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.8816.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.32100.00%
Public order23.71100.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.4120.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.18-37.50%
Vehicle crime23.09-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.270.00%
Vehicle crime34.940.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 202412
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS6 6LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Court
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Pine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Olde Hall Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Pool View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Belmont Close
    Total1
    Other crime1