WOODSIDE WAY, WV12 5NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5NJ

WOODSIDE WAY, WV12 5NJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.65 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5NJ 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 5NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5NJ, encompassing approximately 1402 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

WV12 5NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Lane Close with total crimes: 19
  • Coleridge Close with total crimes: 9
  • Cowper Close with total crimes: 8

WOODSIDE WAY, WV12 5NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1535.65114.29%
Shoplifting910.70-10.00%
Burglary86.42700.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.70133.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.99-33.33%
Drugs22.850.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1019.25-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences77.13-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour64.99500.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.28200.00%
Burglary12.140.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1117.831000.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.84125.00%
Public order26.42-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order59.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.57-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.850.00%
Shoplifting11.43-75.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.70-28.57%
Shoplifting43.57-50.00%
Robbery22.850.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.8314.29%
Violence and sexual offences75.70-22.22%
Public order44.990.00%
Other theft12.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.54-50.00%
Shoplifting76.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.99100.00%
Other crime21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Robbery11.430.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.8263.64%
Shoplifting712.83-22.22%
Possession of weapons24.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.8357.14%
Shoplifting97.84-40.00%
Vehicle crime26.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1517.8350.00%
Violence and sexual offences710.70250.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.4111.11%
Public order37.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.42-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour22.14-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.100.00%
Shoplifting97.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.420.00%
Vehicle crime22.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20249
December 202318
November 202311
October 20237
September 20232
August 20233
July 202311

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
July 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20245
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 202411
April 20241
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 202315
September 202310
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wood Lane Close
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Coleridge Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Cowper Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Willenhall Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Browning Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Wordsworth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Oregon Drive
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Keats Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Linden Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1