STRETTON ROAD, WV12 5EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5EN

STRETTON ROAD, WV12 5EN, Walsall has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.39 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5EN 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 5EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5EN, encompassing approximately 2610 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

WV12 5EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Dorchester Close with total crimes: 4
  • Heath Road with total crimes: 3

STRETTON ROAD, WV12 5EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2118.3990.91%
Violence and sexual offences158.05150.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.75-62.50%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Burglary10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.4157.14%
Anti-social behaviour84.2160.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.3050.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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 offences910.3450.00%
Shoplifting73.45-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.68-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1814.9480.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.90250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.68200.00%
Vehicle crime42.3033.33%
Public order21.530.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.66900.00%
Vehicle crime33.8350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-66.67%
Other theft20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.66-40.00%
Other theft22.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.77-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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 offences109.2011.11%
Shoplifting73.83-41.67%
Vehicle crime32.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.600.00%
Vehicle crime43.45300.00%
Robbery11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.58-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences94.6050.00%
Other theft13.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3318.39120.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.64-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.3050.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

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
Shoplifting1510.73-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences75.75-65.00%
Vehicle crime22.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.46122.22%
Shoplifting167.66-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour86.1314.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.0733.33%
Vehicle crime31.53-40.00%
Burglary11.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2221.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.450.00%
Vehicle crime52.680.00%
Other crime41.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Robbery21.150.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237
August 202320
July 20239

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202411
May 20247
April 202418
March 202410
February 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
October 202333
September 202315
August 202316
July 202322

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 3 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
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
July 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dorchester Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Heath Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crab Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Griffiths Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Davis Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Sandland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Fairlawn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moxhull Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Brookhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bloomfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Astoria Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1