ADA WRIGHTON CLOSE, WV12 5AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5AX

ADA WRIGHTON CLOSE, WV12 5AX, Walsall has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.78 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5AX 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 5AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5AX, encompassing approximately 4498 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WV12 5AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • John Riley Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Buckingham Drive with total crimes: 3

ADA WRIGHTON CLOSE, WV12 5AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2411.7850.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.3337.50%
Vehicle crime52.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11200.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
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
Shoplifting168.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.5614.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-50.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.56-68.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.780.00%
Vehicle crime41.56100.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting259.11108.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.5640.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
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
Shoplifting126.001100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.67-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
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 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.33-60.00%
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 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.89-57.89%
Shoplifting71.78-46.15%
Other theft61.56500.00%
Vehicle crime51.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.78171.43%
Shoplifting134.2218.18%
Anti-social behaviour32.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
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
Shoplifting116.00-65.62%
Violence and sexual offences72.450.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-60.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3211.1133.33%
Violence and sexual offences77.110.00%
Vehicle crime51.5666.67%
Burglary11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting249.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 202319
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20231
September 20231

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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 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
January 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 5AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. John Riley Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Buckingham Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Cannock Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Glamis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bramble Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. The Square
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Sandland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Miles Meadow Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nottingham Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Balmoral Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Kestrel Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1