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

Overview of Crime in WV12 5DW

ESSINGTON ROAD, WV12 5DW, Walsall has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.02 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5DW 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 5DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5DW, encompassing approximately 4536 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WV12 5DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dorchester Close with total crimes: 2

ESSINGTON ROAD, WV12 5DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2611.028.33%
Violence and sexual offences95.73-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson61.9820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32200.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

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
Shoplifting2413.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.2970.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.75150.00%
Vehicle crime41.10300.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
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
Shoplifting169.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.20100.00%
Burglary31.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%
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
Shoplifting86.17-68.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.76-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.760.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2511.46108.33%
Violence and sexual offences105.5142.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.20100.00%
Public order31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.391100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.65-41.67%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66200.00%
Public order10.660.00%
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 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.29-14.29%
Other theft42.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.22-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.82-39.13%
Shoplifting73.09-46.15%
Vehicle crime61.5450.00%
Other theft41.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.58155.56%
Shoplifting135.0718.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.87300.00%
Vehicle crime40.8833.33%
Robbery20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
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
Shoplifting116.39-65.62%
Violence and sexual offences92.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.980.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3211.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202417
June 202410
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 202412
January 202414
December 202323
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202424
June 202416
May 20248
April 202425
March 202412
February 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 202311
October 202332

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 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
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting26
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lichfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Dorchester Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairlawn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brookhill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Meadow Grange Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. John Riley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mitre Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Brereton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Huntington Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Rugeley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moore Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Heath Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Jones Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Miles Meadow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Moxhull Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moxhull Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Stretton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Cannock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1