OAKRIDGE DRIVE, WV12 4EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 4EN

OAKRIDGE DRIVE, WV12 4EN, Walsall has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.72 per 1,000 population. This WV12 4EN 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 4EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 4EN, encompassing approximately 2611 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV12 4EN area, explore the WV12 4EN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV12 4EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slater Street with total crimes: 10
  • Douglas Davies Close with total crimes: 4
  • Benton Close with total crimes: 3

OAKRIDGE DRIVE, WV12 4EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.7266.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.74-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-33.33%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.45600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.68-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-50.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.5720.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.60150.00%
Vehicle crime41.91100.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.89-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour23.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-85.71%

In March 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 offences1311.11-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson74.98250.00%
Burglary32.68200.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-80.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.4955.56%
Anti-social behaviour55.3625.00%
Public order31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-60.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.81-47.06%
Vehicle crime53.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91100.00%
Burglary11.53-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-83.33%
Drugs10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.6413.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.51500.00%
Vehicle crime42.30300.00%
Burglary21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.4315.38%
Burglary15.74-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-85.71%
Robbery10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.09-7.14%
Vehicle crime74.98600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.6820.00%
Drugs42.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.53-20.00%
Burglary31.5350.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.910.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20249
May 202412
April 202410
March 202413
February 202414
January 20249
December 202317
November 202315
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20243
December 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Slater Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Douglas Davies Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Benton Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clarkes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Western Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rhys Thomas Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Faversham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Edgeworth Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Wolverson Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Sandbeds Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pennine Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1