ALTON AVENUE, WV12 4LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 4LT

ALTON AVENUE, WV12 4LT, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This WV12 4LT 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 4LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 4LT, encompassing approximately 2423 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV12 4LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grasmere Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ravenscroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ashmore Lake Road with total crimes: 2

ALTON AVENUE, WV12 4LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.240.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime23.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-50.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.89-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.650.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.48-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour12.060.00%

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 offences74.95-22.22%
Vehicle crime22.89-33.33%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.84200.00%
Vehicle crime33.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In February 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 offences33.71-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-50.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences86.190.00%
Vehicle crime43.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.60300.00%
Vehicle crime23.30-66.67%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.48200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.24-71.43%
Burglary10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.010.00%
Vehicle crime32.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grasmere Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ravenscroft Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Ashmore Lake Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Queen'S Lea
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Milford Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ashmore Lake Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dovedale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pool Hayes Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1