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

Overview of Crime in WV12 5BL

LICHFIELD ROAD, WV12 5BL, Walsall has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.36 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5BL, encompassing approximately 4345 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV12 5BL area, explore the WV12 5BL 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: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV12 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

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

LICHFIELD ROAD, WV12 5BL 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2610.368.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.98-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2413.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.5266.67%
Vehicle crime43.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92300.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting168.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.68-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.0725.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1310.00%
Shoplifting82.53-68.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2511.74108.33%
Violence and sexual offences105.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.30200.00%
Vehicle crime31.3850.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.671100.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.76-38.46%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46100.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.0618.18%
Other theft32.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.82-47.62%
Shoplifting72.53-46.15%
Vehicle crime51.610.00%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.36162.50%
Shoplifting134.8318.18%
Vehicle crime52.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15200.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.98-65.62%
Violence and sexual offences82.53-27.27%
Other theft31.840.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3212.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202415
June 20249
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 202413
January 202411
December 202321
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20245
December 20235
October 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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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 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
January 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV12 5BL 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. Dorchester Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairlawn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. John Riley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mitre Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Brereton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Huntington Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Rugeley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moore Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Heath Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Jones Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Miles Meadow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Stretton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Cannock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1