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

Overview of Crime in WV12 5BE

LICHFIELD ROAD, WV12 5BE, Walsall has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.45 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5BE 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 5BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5BE, encompassing approximately 4222 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WV12 5BE 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
  • Broadmeadows Close with total crimes: 4

LICHFIELD ROAD, WV12 5BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2314.4576.92%
Violence and sexual offences195.4572.73%
Criminal damage and arson54.50400.00%
Public order41.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-66.67%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.7185.71%
Violence and sexual offences113.08-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.6150.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.0550.00%
Shoplifting73.55-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.66-40.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Public order10.240.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.6180.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.37233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.39900.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.37-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-40.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.347.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-66.67%
Other theft20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.00-46.15%
Shoplifting73.32-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.61160.00%
Shoplifting126.160.00%
Vehicle crime62.84500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.63-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences102.84-16.67%
Public order22.370.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3314.21120.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.829.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.84300.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.550.00%
Possession of weapons22.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202411
May 202415
April 202410
March 20248
February 202415
January 202414
December 202326
November 202310
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202413
May 20247
April 202418
March 202410
February 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
October 202333
September 202315

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 20246
April 202410
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV12 5BE 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. Broadmeadows Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Chaucer Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Heath Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Byron Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Square
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Crab Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Griffiths Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Davis Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Sandland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Fairlawn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brookhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1