LYNWOOD CLOSE, WV12 5BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5BW

LYNWOOD CLOSE, WV12 5BW, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.03 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5BW 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 5BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5BW, encompassing approximately 2103 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WV12 5BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadmeadows Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chaucer Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Heath Road with total crimes: 3

LYNWOOD CLOSE, WV12 5BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.03-11.11%
Public order33.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-40.00%
Other theft31.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0312.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.2866.67%
Robbery12.380.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.80-40.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-50.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.80-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.90-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.61-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-66.67%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.56-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson34.2850.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5116.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.08140.00%
Other theft15.710.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.18-58.33%
Vehicle crime22.38-50.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.89-7.69%
Vehicle crime45.71100.00%
Possession of weapons21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.46333.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-60.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-80.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.430.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 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
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 202314
November 202312
October 20235
September 202312
August 202313
July 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 5BW postcode area is presented below.

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