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

Overview of Crime in WV12 4EN

OAKRIDGE DRIVE, WV12 4EN, Walsall has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.34 per 1,000 population. This WV12 4EN 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV12 4EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slater Street with total crimes: 6
  • Rhys Thomas Close with total crimes: 4
  • Kemble Close with total crimes: 2

OAKRIDGE DRIVE, WV12 4EN 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime54.6025.00%
Public order31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-25.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

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 offences158.430.00%
Burglary15.740.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Slater Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Rhys Thomas Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Kemble Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Redsand Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wolverson Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bassett Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Granbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lydney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alvington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Edgeworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Clarkes Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Forge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Benton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ensbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Calstock Road
    Total1
    Public order1