BOWNESS GROVE, WV12 5DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5DB

BOWNESS GROVE, WV12 5DB, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5DB 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 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5DB, encompassing approximately 3024 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WV12 5DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Dorchester Close with total crimes: 2
  • Simmons Road with total crimes: 1

BOWNESS GROVE, WV12 5DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-57.14%
Burglary10.99-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9675.00%
Vehicle crime32.3150.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.31-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3016.67%
Vehicle crime22.31-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.27600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.31500.00%
Burglary21.980.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.64100.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.32-25.00%
Other theft10.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.32300.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3014.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9716.67%
Vehicle crime42.31300.00%
Other theft11.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3020.00%
Burglary31.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In September 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 offences54.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Dorchester Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Simmons Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Gairloch Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bowness Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Gorey Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. St Albans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Miles Meadow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Moxhull Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moxhull Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Druid Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1