THE SQUARE, WV12 5EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5EA

THE SQUARE, WV12 5EA, Walsall has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.53 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5EA 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 5EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5EA, encompassing approximately 4287 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV12 5EA area, explore the WV12 5EA 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: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WV12 5EA 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

THE SQUARE, WV12 5EA 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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2313.5376.92%
Violence and sexual offences175.3688.89%
Criminal damage and arson53.97150.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.8685.71%
Violence and sexual offences93.03-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour82.1060.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.0030.00%
Shoplifting73.03-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.63-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.17-33.33%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.7380.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.2042.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.33166.67%
Vehicle crime31.87200.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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
Shoplifting105.83900.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.33-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-25.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.47-66.67%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.23-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.40-45.83%
Shoplifting73.03-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

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 offences2411.43140.00%
Shoplifting125.609.09%
Vehicle crime62.80500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40300.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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
Shoplifting116.30-65.62%
Violence and sexual offences102.57-9.09%
Other theft22.33100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3213.30113.33%
Violence and sexual offences117.4657.14%
Criminal damage and arson42.57300.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting157.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.500.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

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 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20249
May 202413
April 202410
March 20247
February 202413
January 202413
December 202324
November 202310
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
January 20241
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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
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 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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
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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV12 5EA 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. Cannock Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Byron Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Square
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Griffiths Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Davis Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Sandland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Miles Meadow Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fairlawn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kestrel Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Brookhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1