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

Overview of Crime in WV12 5BT

LICHFIELD ROAD, WV12 5BT, Walsall has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.93 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5BT 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 5BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5BT, encompassing approximately 2348 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WV12 5BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cowper Close with total crimes: 8
  • Broadmeadows Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chaucer Avenue with total crimes: 4

LICHFIELD ROAD, WV12 5BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.9310.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.68300.00%
Other theft41.70300.00%
Public order31.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-50.00%
Drugs21.28100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.3711.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.260.00%
Burglary12.560.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.8320.00%
Vehicle crime22.560.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.13-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.26-22.22%
Vehicle crime12.98-50.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.52-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour43.83300.00%
Vehicle crime21.70-33.33%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-75.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.07-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson45.54100.00%
Other crime31.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.5061.54%
Criminal damage and arson28.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6762.50%
Other theft15.540.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences88.09-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson43.41100.00%
Vehicle crime21.70-33.33%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.650.00%
Vehicle crime35.540.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243
March 20247
February 20249
January 202413
December 202321
November 202313
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Cowper Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Broadmeadows Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Chaucer Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Heath Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Byron Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Crab Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Griffiths Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Keats Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1