EDINBURGH DRIVE, WV12 4SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 4SA

EDINBURGH DRIVE, WV12 4SA, Walsall has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.82 per 1,000 population. This WV12 4SA 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 4SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 4SA, encompassing approximately 3837 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV12 4SA area, explore the WV12 4SA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

WV12 4SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howe Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Allens Close with total crimes: 2
  • Damson Close with total crimes: 1

EDINBURGH DRIVE, WV12 4SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.82100.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-80.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.21-16.67%
Other theft31.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9550.00%
Vehicle crime41.5633.33%
Shoplifting31.04200.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 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 offences44.17-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-85.71%
Drugs10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.25233.33%
Shoplifting72.61250.00%
Other theft21.82100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.61-40.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-80.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.43-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Other theft20.78-50.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.21-27.27%
Other theft42.08100.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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 offences114.170.00%
Other theft22.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.4383.33%
Burglary22.870.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.56-25.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Other theft41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
December 20231
September 20239

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Howe Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Allens Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Damson Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Broad Lane North
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1