LONG MYND CLOSE, WV12 5FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5FL

LONG MYND CLOSE, WV12 5FL, Walsall has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.86 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5FL 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 5FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5FL, encompassing approximately 2097 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV12 5FL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Sneyd Road with total crimes: 5
  • Appleby Gardens with total crimes: 1

LONG MYND CLOSE, WV12 5FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.86-50.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.2920.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8650.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-50.00%
Other crime10.95-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.63-58.33%
Vehicle crime42.38100.00%
Other crime31.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91-33.33%
Other crime20.950.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-80.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.7860.00%
Vehicle crime73.81600.00%
Shoplifting53.34400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.380.00%
Public order21.43-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order810.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.380.00%
Burglary21.91100.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.91-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.490.00%
Vehicle crime43.81100.00%
Shoplifting21.91100.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-50.00%
Shoplifting10.95-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.91-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.49-11.11%
Shoplifting33.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Burglary31.4350.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-33.33%
Other theft10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 202412
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Upper Sneyd Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 2. Appleby Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1