WV12 5ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5ND

WV12 5ND, Walsall has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.44 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5ND 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 5ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5ND, encompassing approximately 3072 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV12 5ND area, explore the WV12 5ND Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

WV12 5ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Coleridge Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pooles Lane with total crimes: 2

WV12 5ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.44-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson44.56-50.00%
Burglary21.30-77.78%
Drugs20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.33-88.89%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.2330.77%
Burglary95.53200.00%
Shoplifting92.93-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.93166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.60-33.33%
Public order21.30100.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.04-31.58%
Shoplifting104.23-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.250.00%
Burglary31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-75.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.65216.67%
Shoplifting116.181000.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.5820.00%
Vehicle crime41.95100.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.49-33.33%
Shoplifting42.60-50.00%
Burglary31.3050.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.070.00%
Shoplifting83.9114.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.60400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-66.67%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.02-36.84%
Shoplifting73.910.00%
Vehicle crime62.28500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95100.00%
Burglary41.30300.00%
Other crime31.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.0758.33%
Shoplifting76.18-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.110.00%
Shoplifting93.910.00%
Vehicle crime32.930.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202417
June 202413
May 202419
April 20246
March 20248
February 202412
January 202412
December 202319
November 202312

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20249
June 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20249
June 202410
May 202411
April 20241
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Little Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Coleridge Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Pooles Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chaucer Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tennyson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Wood Lane Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Keats Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mitre Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Byron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Huntington Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Rugeley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cowper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oregon Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Walkers Fold
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Church Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1