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

Overview of Crime in WV12 5BX

LICHFIELD ROAD, WV12 5BX, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.84 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5BX 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 5BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5BX, encompassing approximately 1145 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV12 5BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roche Way with total crimes: 4
  • Broadmeadows Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chaucer Avenue with total crimes: 4

LICHFIELD ROAD, WV12 5BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.84-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour56.11400.00%
Possession of weapons14.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.09-10.00%
Other theft27.85100.00%
Robbery11.750.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Public order21.75100.00%
Other theft11.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.620.00%
Vehicle crime22.62100.00%
Public order11.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.49-25.00%
Vehicle crime12.620.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.09-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour46.98300.00%
Other theft13.490.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.85100.00%
Other crime21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-66.67%
Public order10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.09-18.18%
Vehicle crime37.8550.00%
Other theft12.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.84120.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.75-33.33%
Public order11.750.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.22-64.29%
Vehicle crime34.36-25.00%
Drugs12.620.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.690.00%
Vehicle crime412.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Possession of weapons11.750.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

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

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

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Roche Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Broadmeadows Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Chaucer Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Crab Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Chepstow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1