WRIGHTON CLOSE, WV12 5DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5DR

WRIGHTON CLOSE, WV12 5DR, Walsall has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.95 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5DR 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 5DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5DR, encompassing approximately 4554 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WV12 5DR 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

WRIGHTON CLOSE, WV12 5DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2312.9576.92%
Violence and sexual offences195.0590.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.17150.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-88.89%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.0085.71%
Violence and sexual offences102.8511.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.2050.00%
Burglary21.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.15-18.18%
Shoplifting71.98-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.54-25.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.5480.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.9557.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.42100.00%
Vehicle crime41.76100.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting105.93900.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.20-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.54300.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Public order10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.05-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.63-40.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.22-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.47-37.50%
Shoplifting73.29-41.67%
Vehicle crime51.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.76140.00%
Shoplifting125.279.09%
Vehicle crime62.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32300.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.15-65.62%
Violence and sexual offences102.420.00%
Vehicle crime22.20-33.33%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3212.30113.33%
Violence and sexual offences107.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.20100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting157.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202410
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 202412
January 202415
December 202324
November 202310
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202413
May 20247
April 202418
March 202410
February 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 202311
October 202332
September 202315

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV12 5DR 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. The Square
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Griffiths Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 18. Bloomfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1