WV12 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 4BU

WV12 4BU, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.30 per 1,000 population. This WV12 4BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV12 postcode area, which has experienced 230 crimes and a crime rate of 9.01 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV12 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 4BU, encompassing approximately 1075 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV12 4BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Malkit Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pineneedle Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Wayside Gardens with total crimes: 2

WV12 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.79100.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.22-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson18.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.7357.14%
Criminal damage and arson210.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.0816.67%
Vehicle crime26.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.860.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.94-50.00%
Burglary35.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.79100.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Other theft21.86-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.529.09%
Other theft311.1550.00%
Burglary32.790.00%
Vehicle crime22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.87-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour210.220.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.86-80.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.10133.33%
Criminal damage and arson513.01150.00%
Other theft24.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Other crime21.86100.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.01-70.00%
Burglary45.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.72100.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Other crime10.93-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.89150.00%
Vehicle crime318.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.79100.00%
Other crime21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 202412
January 202411
December 202314
November 20236
October 202320
September 20238

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

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 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Malkit Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pineneedle Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Wayside Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Jane Lane Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Darvel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1