WV12 4BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 4BD

WV12 4BD, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.22 per 1,000 population. This WV12 4BD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV12 postcode area, which has experienced 185 crimes and a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV12 4BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 4BD, encompassing approximately 1915 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV12 4BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Malkit Close with total crimes: 1
  • Calstock Road with total crimes: 1

WV12 4BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.22-42.86%
Public order32.0950.00%
Other theft11.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.74-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour22.61100.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.4462.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.79200.00%
Burglary21.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.40-20.00%
Possession of weapons24.180.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.49233.33%
Burglary35.2250.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.57-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.83-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour34.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57-60.00%
Other theft21.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.97266.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.74400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.79300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-76.92%
Public order21.57100.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.050.00%
Vehicle crime46.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 202413
April 20248
March 202410
February 20243
January 20248
December 202311
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20234

A total of 3 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV12 4BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Malkit Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Calstock Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Pattenham Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Furzebank Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pineneedle Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Heather Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wayside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Roebuck Glade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1