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

Overview of Crime in WV12 5DT

ESSINGTON ROAD, WV12 5DT, Walsall has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5DT 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 5DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5DT, encompassing approximately 4208 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV12 5DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Riley Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Dorchester Close with total crimes: 4
  • Heath Road with total crimes: 3

ESSINGTON ROAD, WV12 5DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.3770.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.0466.67%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.19200.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.3320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-50.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-83.33%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.18200.00%
Vehicle crime61.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.4325.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In March 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 offences43.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

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 offences125.9420.00%
Vehicle crime32.85-57.14%
Other theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.99-56.52%
Vehicle crime72.38250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.37130.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.28100.00%
Vehicle crime42.38300.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Burglary10.48-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.80-28.57%
Burglary41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences73.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 202412
January 202410
December 202323
November 202310
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. John Riley Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Dorchester Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Heath Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bramble Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Davis Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Sandland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Miles Meadow Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fairlawn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rosewood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kestrel Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Essington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Moxhull Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Brookhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bloomfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Astoria Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1