MENAI CLOSE, WV12 5SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5SN

MENAI CLOSE, WV12 5SN, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.53 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5SN 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 5SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5SN, encompassing approximately 3952 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WV12 5SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradgate Close with total crimes: 3
  • Howe Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Allens Close with total crimes: 2

MENAI CLOSE, WV12 5SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.53-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.76200.00%
Burglary10.76-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.82-22.22%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.07125.00%
Vehicle crime42.280.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Shoplifting30.76200.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.57400.00%
Vehicle crime41.2733.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.01-55.56%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.25-85.71%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 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 offences96.83125.00%
Shoplifting72.28250.00%
Vehicle crime31.7750.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
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 offences43.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

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 offences43.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76200.00%
Other theft20.76-60.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
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 Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8260.00%
Other theft52.02150.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
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 offences53.04-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.58133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.54300.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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

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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bradgate Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Howe Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Allens Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cannock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cheniston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1