ANDREW CLOSE, WV12 5PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5PL

ANDREW CLOSE, WV12 5PL, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.78 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5PL 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 5PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5PL, encompassing approximately 2653 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV12 5PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Bradgate Close with total crimes: 3
  • Reid Avenue with total crimes: 2

ANDREW CLOSE, WV12 5PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.780.00%
Drugs23.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.78-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson23.77100.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6757.14%
Burglary34.140.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.421000.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.14-30.00%
Vehicle crime32.64-25.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.91100.00%
Vehicle crime43.77-20.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.29400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.88-16.67%
Burglary41.88100.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.90-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.260.00%
Burglary20.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.75-80.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2975.00%
Burglary62.640.00%
Vehicle crime52.260.00%
Other crime11.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.88-69.23%
Bicycle theft11.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2944.44%
Vehicle crime34.90200.00%
Public order21.13-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.780.00%
Public order43.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202410
June 202411
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 202411
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Little Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Bradgate Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Reid Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Andrew Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Walkers Fold
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Cheniston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stourmore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Farmhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1