WV12 5QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5QQ

WV12 5QQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5QQ 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 5QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5QQ, encompassing approximately 3873 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WV12 5QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Road with total crimes: 11
  • Greadier Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bradgate Close with total crimes: 3

WV12 5QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.78-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29300.00%
Other theft31.0350.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Burglary10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.07-25.00%
Shoplifting123.10-65.71%
Burglary53.1066.67%
Other theft21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3516.27191.67%
Violence and sexual offences169.0423.08%
Burglary34.130.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-60.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-92.31%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.91550.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.36-27.78%
Shoplifting123.36-14.29%
Vehicle crime53.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Public order20.52100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.88157.14%
Shoplifting144.65600.00%
Vehicle crime33.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.49-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.81500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5566.67%
Public order31.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.770.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Other crime10.52-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6850.00%
Other crime32.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-75.00%
Burglary10.26-80.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.97-40.00%
Burglary51.55400.00%
Other crime41.29300.00%
Vehicle crime41.03100.00%
Shoplifting41.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.68-56.52%
Shoplifting62.58-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2417.82166.67%
Violence and sexual offences236.20228.57%
Criminal damage and arson65.94100.00%
Public order41.55300.00%
Burglary31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.320.00%
Vehicle crime51.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 202413
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202412
June 202416
May 202413
April 202418
March 20247
February 20249
January 20246
December 202310
November 202323
October 20237

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202412
June 202435
May 202412
April 202414
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 202324
October 20239

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Robbery1
  • 2. Greadier Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bradgate Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Howe Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Reid Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Andrew Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walkers Fold
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Cheniston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stourmore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Farmhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lane Head Close
    Total1
    Other theft1