STRAIGHT ROAD, WV12 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5RB

STRAIGHT ROAD, WV12 5RB, Walsall has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5RB 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 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5RB, encompassing approximately 3743 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-65.71% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WV12 5RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Road with total crimes: 16
  • Andrew Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Drancy Avenue with total crimes: 2

STRAIGHT ROAD, WV12 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1210.42-33.33%
Shoplifting123.21-65.71%
Burglary53.2166.67%
Other theft21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3517.63191.67%
Violence and sexual offences189.3528.57%
Public order44.81100.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-92.31%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.89-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour133.74550.00%
Shoplifting123.47-14.29%
Vehicle crime63.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60-33.33%
Public order20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.82111.11%
Shoplifting145.08600.00%
Vehicle crime33.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.55-10.00%
Vehicle crime62.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6066.67%
Public order31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Other crime20.80-33.33%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4142.86%
Other crime32.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-66.67%
Burglary10.53-80.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%

In January 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 offences78.01-36.36%
Vehicle crime61.87200.00%
Burglary51.60400.00%
Other crime41.34300.00%
Shoplifting41.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.14-52.17%
Shoplifting62.94-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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
Shoplifting2418.43166.67%
Violence and sexual offences236.41155.56%
Criminal damage and arson66.1450.00%
Public order41.60100.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.35-35.71%
Shoplifting92.40350.00%
Vehicle crime52.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3433.33%
Other theft21.07-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Public order20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.5627.27%
Burglary73.74600.00%
Vehicle crime51.8725.00%
Other theft51.34150.00%
Other crime41.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.55-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour62.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60100.00%
Vehicle crime41.07-50.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences1311.490.00%
Shoplifting103.470.00%
Vehicle crime82.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202418
May 202414
April 202419
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 202311
November 202323
October 20239
September 202314
August 202311
July 202313

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20237
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 202413
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202435
May 202412
April 202414
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 202324
October 20239
September 20232
July 202310

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. High Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Andrew Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Drancy Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stourmore Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Greadier Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sherlock Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bloxwich Road North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walkers Fold
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. The Coppice
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Bradgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clift Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Magness Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Howe Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Farmhouse Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Lodge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1