WREKIN GROVE, WV12 5FN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5FN

WREKIN GROVE, WV12 5FN, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.58 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5FN 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 5FN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5FN, encompassing approximately 2865 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WV12 5FN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorchester Close with total crimes: 4
  • Essington Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ullswater Road with total crimes: 2

WREKIN GROVE, WV12 5FN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4450.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-25.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

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 offences54.54-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-77.78%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime98.72800.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.14600.00%
Burglary22.440.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.79100.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.400.00%
Other theft11.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.40300.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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 offences84.5414.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1916.67%
Vehicle crime42.44300.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8920.00%
Burglary42.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.70-60.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.330.00%
Vehicle crime52.090.00%
Other crime31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235
August 202310
July 20236

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Dorchester Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Essington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Ullswater Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. St Albans Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Miles Meadow Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sneyd Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Lochalsh Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Rosewood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moxhull Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1