NEWENT CLOSE, WV12 4DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 4DG

NEWENT CLOSE, WV12 4DG, Walsall has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population. This WV12 4DG 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 4DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 4DG, encompassing approximately 2256 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WV12 4DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farmbridge Road with total crimes: 7
  • Slater Street with total crimes: 6
  • Rhys Thomas Close with total crimes: 4

NEWENT CLOSE, WV12 4DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.84-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson85.3260.00%
Vehicle crime53.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2225.00%
Public order32.220.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.0730.77%
Criminal damage and arson57.53-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.220.00%
Vehicle crime41.7733.33%
Theft from the person11.770.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.96-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.76250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.10-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.77-50.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.9615.38%
Vehicle crime66.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.66150.00%
Robbery32.22200.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.52-13.33%
Other theft35.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-66.67%
Drugs10.890.00%
Burglary10.44-75.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.65200.00%
Burglary42.66300.00%
Vehicle crime31.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-60.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.7436.36%
Anti-social behaviour56.650.00%
Vehicle crime42.22-33.33%
Public order21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.30-21.43%
Vehicle crime64.8820.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.22-42.86%
Burglary11.77-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.51-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson76.21250.00%
Vehicle crime53.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.22200.00%
Burglary21.33-33.33%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.4123.08%
Burglary37.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-66.67%
Public order20.89100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.390.00%
Vehicle crime105.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.430.00%
Drugs42.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.770.00%
Burglary31.770.00%
Possession of weapons21.330.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202417
June 202413
May 202415
April 202413
March 202415
February 202415
January 202411
December 202314
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Farmbridge Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Slater Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Rhys Thomas Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Western Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kemble Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Redsand Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bassett Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Granbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lydney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alvington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Edgeworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Clarkes Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Durham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Farmbridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Forge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Benton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ensbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Calstock Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Pattenham Close
    Total1
    Public order1