GRIFFITHS ROAD, WV12 5ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5ES

GRIFFITHS ROAD, WV12 5ES, Walsall has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5ES 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 5ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5ES, encompassing approximately 3028 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WV12 5ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Griffiths Road with total crimes: 3

GRIFFITHS ROAD, WV12 5ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2716.8417.39%
Violence and sexual offences118.92-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson53.63400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Burglary10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2316.1876.92%
Violence and sexual offences147.59133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.62-66.67%
Public order30.99200.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.2285.71%
Anti-social behaviour94.2980.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.97-40.00%
Burglary21.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In May 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 offences109.58100.00%
Shoplifting73.30-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.31-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Public order20.66100.00%

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
Shoplifting1811.8980.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.94133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.3166.67%
Vehicle crime21.65-33.33%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.26900.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.26-10.00%
Other theft22.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.66-85.71%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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 offences108.2611.11%
Shoplifting73.30-41.67%
Vehicle crime42.31-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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
Shoplifting128.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.9612.50%
Vehicle crime52.97400.00%
Robbery11.650.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.960.00%
Other theft12.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202414
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245
March 20243
February 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 20238

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202423
June 202413
May 20247
April 202418
March 202410
February 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV12 5ES 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. Griffiths Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vernon Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fairlawn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brookhill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rugeley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moore Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Heath Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Jones Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Stretton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Sherringham Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Astoria Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Broadmeadows Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1