LICHFIELD ROAD, WV12 5AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5AQ

LICHFIELD ROAD, WV12 5AQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.83 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5AQ 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 5AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5AQ, encompassing approximately 4099 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WV12 5AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Riley Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Buckingham Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Cannock Road with total crimes: 3

LICHFIELD ROAD, WV12 5AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8314.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.950.00%
Vehicle crime40.9833.33%
Burglary30.98200.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 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 offences74.3975.00%
Vehicle crime31.71-25.00%
Shoplifting30.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.98300.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-85.71%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.39250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.660.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In February 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 offences52.68-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%
Other theft20.49-66.67%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.12-57.89%
Other theft61.95500.00%
Vehicle crime31.46200.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.07216.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73200.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.1720.00%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.42-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 202319
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 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
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV12 5AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. John Riley Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Buckingham Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cannock Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Glamis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kensington Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bramble Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Miles Meadow Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nottingham Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Highgrove Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Balmoral Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Kestrel Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1