LICHFIELD ROAD, WS8 6JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6JY

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS8 6JY, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.34 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6JY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS8 6JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6JY, encompassing approximately 2247 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS8 6JY area, explore the WS8 6JY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS8 6JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • First Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sadler Road with total crimes: 2
  • Elderside Close with total crimes: 1

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS8 6JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.6750.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.12-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.45100.00%
Other theft31.780.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.45100.00%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.46200.00%
Other theft46.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.340.00%
Possession of weapons22.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.57-37.50%
Vehicle crime22.23100.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Other theft10.89-80.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.90-42.86%
Other theft53.56400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.23-25.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.2455.56%
Criminal damage and arson46.23300.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-80.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.79-10.00%
Vehicle crime54.0125.00%
Burglary32.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4666.67%
Vehicle crime44.45100.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Other theft10.89-75.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.57-14.29%
Other theft42.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.570.00%
Vehicle crime43.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 202410
March 202415
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 202314
October 20239
September 202310
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 6JY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. First Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Sadler Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Elderside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B5011
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Furst Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Third Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1