LEIGHTON CLOSE, B43 7HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43 7HY

LEIGHTON CLOSE, B43 7HY, Walsall has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 population. This B43 7HY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B43 postcode area, which has experienced 134 crimes and a crime rate of 4.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B43 7HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 7HY, encompassing approximately 4417 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B43 7HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldridge Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rippingille Road with total crimes: 2
  • Queslett Road with total crimes: 1

LEIGHTON CLOSE, B43 7HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.40-36.36%
Vehicle crime31.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.790.00%
Public order72.49250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5833.33%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.98-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour32.49200.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Public order20.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.4314.29%
Public order43.620.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.89180.00%
Vehicle crime43.17100.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.08-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7533.33%
Burglary21.81-33.33%
Public order20.450.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7550.00%
Vehicle crime41.36100.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.260.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.94-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-83.33%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.040.00%
Other theft41.360.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 202411
May 202416
April 202414
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B43 7HY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aldridge Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Rippingille Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Queslett Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ashover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cookesley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beacon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Morland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Collingwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hillingford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Tyndale Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cotman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1