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

Overview of Crime in WV12 5DE

LICHFIELD ROAD, WV12 5DE, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.07 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5DE 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 5DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5DE, encompassing approximately 1529 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV12 5DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Griffiths Road with total crimes: 3
  • Vernon Way with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

LICHFIELD ROAD, WV12 5DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.0725.00%
Public order36.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In July 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 offences89.81-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour35.23-25.00%
Public order21.96100.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.42-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.88100.00%
Other theft22.61100.00%
Robbery11.310.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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 offences1011.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-66.67%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

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 offences59.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.27200.00%
Other theft21.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.610.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime15.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.1111.11%
Criminal damage and arson26.54100.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.31-66.67%
Public order10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

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 offences99.15-18.18%
Vehicle crime35.8850.00%
Other theft11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.460.00%
Vehicle crime27.190.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Griffiths Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Vernon Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southey Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Chaucer Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tennyson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Jones Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. A4124
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Chepstow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Broadmeadows Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1