WV12 5LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5LG

WV12 5LG, Walsall has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.65 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5LG 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 5LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5LG, encompassing approximately 4020 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV12 5LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Wood Lane Close with total crimes: 19
  • Cowper Close with total crimes: 8

WV12 5LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3219.6539.13%
Violence and sexual offences207.9666.67%
Burglary64.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.49400.00%
Public order51.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-62.50%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2312.9327.78%
Violence and sexual offences125.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.9833.33%
Burglary21.990.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.69100.00%
Shoplifting184.48-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour64.48-14.29%
Public order31.49200.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1911.9435.71%
Violence and sexual offences94.7312.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.24600.00%
Vehicle crime41.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting148.2155.56%
Violence and sexual offences83.48-42.86%
Burglary41.99300.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.950.00%
Shoplifting93.48-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour52.24400.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-50.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-80.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.19-41.67%
Shoplifting143.48-26.32%
Vehicle crime63.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.49150.00%
Other crime31.24200.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.4341.18%
Shoplifting195.97-9.52%
Vehicle crime44.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2111.44-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences175.2221.43%
Public order34.23200.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4819.1592.00%
Violence and sexual offences1411.94-17.65%
Vehicle crime63.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49200.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2513.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.220.00%
Public order44.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202423
May 202418
April 202419
March 202414
February 20249
January 202414
December 202319
November 202321
October 202348
September 202325

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202412
May 202418
April 20249
March 20248
February 202414
January 202414
December 202324
November 202317
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wood Lane Close
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cowper Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Broadmeadows Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Chaucer Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Browning Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Byron Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Square
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Crab Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Griffiths Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Davis Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Sandland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Keats Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1