ALBERT CLARKE DRIVE, WV12 5AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5AU

ALBERT CLARKE DRIVE, WV12 5AU, Walsall has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5AU 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 5AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5AU, encompassing approximately 4551 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV12 5AU area, explore the WV12 5AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV12 5AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Grazewood Close with total crimes: 2

ALBERT CLARKE DRIVE, WV12 5AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting268.798.33%
Violence and sexual offences85.71-33.33%
Burglary21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2411.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.2750.00%
Vehicle crime52.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10200.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Burglary20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting168.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.760.00%
Burglary41.10300.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-60.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.93-11.11%
Shoplifting81.76-68.00%
Vehicle crime51.7666.67%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting259.67108.33%
Violence and sexual offences95.4980.00%
Vehicle crime31.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting125.931100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.64-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In February 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 offences73.30-30.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-66.67%
Other theft20.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.22-85.71%
Public order10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In January 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 offences107.69-44.44%
Shoplifting72.20-46.15%
Other theft61.54500.00%
Vehicle crime61.3250.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.67157.14%
Shoplifting133.9618.18%
Vehicle crime42.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66200.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.93-65.62%
Violence and sexual offences72.42-41.67%
Public order21.54100.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3212.7433.33%
Violence and sexual offences127.0350.00%
Vehicle crime62.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32200.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting249.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.270.00%
Other theft41.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202412
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 202410
December 202318
November 20237
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202424
June 202416
May 20248
April 202425
March 202412
February 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 202311
October 202332
September 202324

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
September 20231

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 5AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting26
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lichfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Grazewood Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Meadow Grange Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. John Riley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Brereton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rugeley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Moore Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Miles Meadow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cannock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cheniston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1