DOVEDALE AVENUE, WV12 4NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 4NA

DOVEDALE AVENUE, WV12 4NA, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This WV12 4NA 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 4NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 4NA, encompassing approximately 2012 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV12 4NA 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

DOVEDALE AVENUE, WV12 4NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.95200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.98-60.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.9625.00%
Vehicle crime22.480.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Other theft10.99-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.99200.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.98-55.56%
Other theft11.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.95-30.77%
Vehicle crime24.47-33.33%
Other theft20.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.93160.00%
Vehicle crime36.4650.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.47-28.57%
Other theft22.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences75.470.00%
Vehicle crime33.48200.00%
Robbery11.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.4575.00%
Other theft33.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-75.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-83.33%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.98300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.99-33.33%
Burglary21.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.95-33.33%
Public order32.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.4950.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.950.00%
Other theft24.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 202413
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV12 4NA 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. Milford Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ashmore Lake Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Borrow Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. George Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Dovedale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pool Hayes Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1