ESSINGTON ROAD, WV12 5DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5DP

ESSINGTON ROAD, WV12 5DP, Walsall has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.94 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5DP 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 5DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5DP, encompassing approximately 4483 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WV12 5DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • John Riley Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Dorchester Close with total crimes: 4

ESSINGTON ROAD, WV12 5DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2412.9450.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.3570.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.79150.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-83.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting169.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.230.00%
Burglary31.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.35-68.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.78-11.11%
Other theft31.78200.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2511.37108.33%
Violence and sexual offences95.58125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0175.00%
Vehicle crime41.5633.33%
Public order30.89200.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.021100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.68-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.89300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.68-10.00%
Other theft42.01100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.22-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.24-54.55%
Shoplifting72.23-46.15%
Vehicle crime61.5620.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.71144.44%
Shoplifting134.9118.18%
Vehicle crime52.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.120.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.02-65.62%
Violence and sexual offences92.450.00%
Other theft32.01200.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3212.0433.33%
Violence and sexual offences97.1480.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.01100.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67100.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting248.7014.29%
Violence and sexual offences55.35-77.27%
Other theft31.12-25.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-83.33%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.1783.33%
Shoplifting214.91-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.34-28.57%
Other theft41.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-33.33%
Public order30.89200.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3015.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.680.00%
Vehicle crime71.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.560.00%
Other crime31.340.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249
March 20244
February 20249
January 202410
December 202322
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235
August 202322
July 202312

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20235
July 20237

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202416
May 20248
April 202425
March 202412
February 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 202311
October 202332
September 202324
August 202321
July 202330

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20234
September 20232
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 2 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
August 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
September 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. John Riley Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Dorchester Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Heath Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bramble Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. The Square
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Davis Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Sandland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Miles Meadow Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fairlawn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rosewood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kestrel Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Essington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Moxhull Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Brookhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1