MALVERN CLOSE, WV12 4NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 4NS

MALVERN CLOSE, WV12 4NS, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population. This WV12 4NS 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 4NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 4NS, encompassing approximately 1978 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV12 4NS 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

MALVERN CLOSE, WV12 4NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.09150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.53-71.43%
Public order21.010.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In July 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 offences78.0940.00%
Vehicle crime23.540.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.08-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.53100.00%
Other theft22.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.07-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour23.540.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.55200.00%
Vehicle crime21.52-33.33%
Other theft21.010.00%
Burglary11.01-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.13100.00%
Vehicle crime36.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5250.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Other crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.59-33.33%
Other theft33.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%

In January 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 offences98.09-18.18%
Vehicle crime34.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.62175.00%
Other theft25.56100.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime710.62133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.54400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.53-50.00%
Burglary22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.100.00%
Vehicle crime34.040.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 202412
February 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
May 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV12 4NS 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. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Dovedale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pool Hayes Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1