FORGE ROAD, WV12 4HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 4HD

FORGE ROAD, WV12 4HD, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.27 per 1,000 population. This WV12 4HD 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 4HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 4HD, encompassing approximately 2870 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV12 4HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Douglas Davies Close with total crimes: 4
  • Benton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Tildesley Drive with total crimes: 2

FORGE ROAD, WV12 4HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.27-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.3950.00%
Other crime21.05-33.33%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.48-57.14%
Other crime31.05200.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6214.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.79600.00%
Vehicle crime22.44-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.23-41.67%
Vehicle crime42.44-20.00%
Burglary11.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.80-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson74.18600.00%
Vehicle crime52.4425.00%
Burglary31.740.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences138.3662.50%
Vehicle crime44.53-33.33%
Public order21.390.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.97-57.89%
Vehicle crime62.7920.00%
Burglary12.09-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.45137.50%
Vehicle crime56.6225.00%
Burglary31.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6260.00%
Vehicle crime42.79-20.00%
Burglary21.39-50.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7425.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.74-61.54%
Drugs51.740.00%
Burglary41.740.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247
March 202412
February 202413
January 20248
December 202319
November 20238
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Douglas Davies Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Benton Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tildesley Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Rhys Thomas Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Edgeworth Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Ashmore Lake Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. A462
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Wolverson Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Sandbeds Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pennine Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1