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 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.03 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 (August 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.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS6 6LA area, explore the WS6 6LA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS6 6LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Court with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Paddock Lane with total crimes: 3

WALSALL ROAD, WS6 6LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Shoplifting89.27-20.00%
Vehicle crime34.9450.00%
Other theft21.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.59150.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.18-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.270.00%
Shoplifting44.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20231

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 202412
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Park Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Paddock Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3