LICHFIELD ROAD, WS9 9NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9NP

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS9 9NP, Walsall has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.56 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9NP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS9 postcode area, which has experienced 246 crimes and a crime rate of 9.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS9 9NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9NP, encompassing approximately 2608 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 9NP area, explore the WS9 9NP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WS9 9NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Bridgwater Close with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS9 9NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.5660.00%
Shoplifting156.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.7520.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.30-68.75%
Burglary31.9250.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1622.62128.57%
Shoplifting156.13-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences105.7542.86%
Criminal damage and arson53.830.00%
Vehicle crime41.920.00%
Public order41.5333.33%
Burglary21.53100.00%
Other theft10.77-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2421.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.2040.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6825.00%
Other theft41.920.00%
Vehicle crime41.53300.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Burglary11.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2419.94200.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.20-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9233.33%
Other theft41.5333.33%
Burglary21.53100.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Public order10.77-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.04-28.57%
Shoplifting83.830.00%
Public order43.07-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.19250.00%
Shoplifting85.37700.00%
Public order53.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92-57.14%
Other theft31.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson78.05600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.68-69.23%
Robbery31.530.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.77-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-83.33%
Burglary10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.42-7.14%
Shoplifting94.98800.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.45200.00%
Vehicle crime42.30100.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-75.00%

In December 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 offences149.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.3733.33%
Vehicle crime21.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-71.43%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.77-66.67%
Shoplifting10.38-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.19-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour72.68-41.67%
Vehicle crime62.68200.00%
Shoplifting42.30-33.33%
Other theft31.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15200.00%
Possession of weapons31.150.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.2545.45%
Anti-social behaviour126.1333.33%
Shoplifting64.60200.00%
Public order42.30100.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-60.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.220.00%
Vehicle crime53.450.00%
Burglary31.920.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 202414
February 20244
January 202413
December 202314
November 20237
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202416
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202415
June 202424
May 202424
April 20248
March 20248
February 20241
January 20249
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20243

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS9 9NP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bridgwater Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Brownhills Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. New Wood Grove
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Langley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Barrow Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wyre Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wolverson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Sally Ward Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Druids Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Simpkins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lawnswood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1