NIGHTINGALE CRESCENT, WV12 5HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5HL

NIGHTINGALE CRESCENT, WV12 5HL, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5HL 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 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5HL, encompassing approximately 4026 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV12 5HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Riley Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Dorchester Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bramble Close with total crimes: 2

NIGHTINGALE CRESCENT, WV12 5HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9657.14%
Criminal damage and arson52.73400.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.22250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.740.00%
Shoplifting30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.50-50.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.25-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.22250.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.7433.33%
Vehicle crime20.99-33.33%
Public order20.50100.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.75-62.50%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4714.29%
Vehicle crime31.990.00%
Other theft30.75-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.22-63.16%
Other theft41.74300.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.71111.11%
Criminal damage and arson44.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.48125.00%
Vehicle crime22.240.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.9950.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.9680.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-33.33%
Other theft20.50-60.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.70125.00%
Other theft52.24150.00%
Shoplifting51.24-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.950.00%
Vehicle crime41.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.990.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20247
December 202319
November 20239
October 20234
September 20236
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
December 20231
September 20239
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232
August 20235
July 20232

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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. John Riley Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Dorchester Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Bramble Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Miles Meadow Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fairlawn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rosewood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Balmoral Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Kestrel Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Essington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Moxhull Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1