BARMOUTH CLOSE, WV12 5SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5SL

BARMOUTH CLOSE, WV12 5SL, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5SL 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 5SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5SL, encompassing approximately 3965 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV12 5SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buckingham Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Cannock Road with total crimes: 3
  • Glamis Road with total crimes: 2

BARMOUTH CLOSE, WV12 5SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.80-10.00%
Other theft32.270.00%
Burglary30.7650.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-60.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.30100.00%
Vehicle crime52.5225.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.04500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.51-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2975.00%
Vehicle crime31.7750.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76200.00%
Burglary10.76-75.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0560.00%
Burglary42.020.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.76200.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.27-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.8071.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.03300.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.03-41.67%
Vehicle crime31.77-40.00%
Burglary20.76-60.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.320.00%
Burglary53.030.00%
Vehicle crime51.260.00%
Other crime31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Buckingham Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cannock Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Glamis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kensington Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Nottingham Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Drancy Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Allens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highgrove Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Balmoral Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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