SOUTHEY CLOSE, WV12 5JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5JH

SOUTHEY CLOSE, WV12 5JH, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.84 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5JH 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 5JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5JH, encompassing approximately 2398 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

WV12 5JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Coleridge Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pooles Lane with total crimes: 2

SOUTHEY CLOSE, WV12 5JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.84-16.67%
Robbery26.250.00%
Shoplifting20.83-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-75.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Burglary10.42-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.7680.00%
Shoplifting97.50-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.75166.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.340.00%
Burglary62.50200.00%
Public order32.50200.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.17-33.33%
Shoplifting104.17-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour64.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.50200.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.84200.00%
Shoplifting116.251000.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.5920.00%
Public order32.50200.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.08-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson32.08200.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.50-18.18%
Shoplifting43.75-50.00%
Robbery21.670.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.510.00%
Shoplifting84.5914.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-50.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.34-50.00%
Shoplifting74.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.92100.00%
Other crime31.67200.00%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.0129.41%
Shoplifting79.17-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.7688.89%
Shoplifting107.09-37.50%
Public order24.17100.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1614.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202418
June 202410
May 202415
April 20245
March 20249
February 202411
January 202411
December 202322
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20249
June 202410
May 202411
April 20241
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Coleridge Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Pooles Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southey Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Chaucer Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tennyson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wood Lane Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Keats Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Byron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Huntington Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Rugeley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A4124
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Broadmeadows Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cowper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1