FAIRLAWN CLOSE, WV12 5XD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5XD

FAIRLAWN CLOSE, WV12 5XD, Walsall has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.66 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5XD 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 5XD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5XD, encompassing approximately 3881 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV12 5XD area, explore the WV12 5XD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WV12 5XD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Griffiths Road with total crimes: 3

FAIRLAWN CLOSE, WV12 5XD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2613.6613.04%
Violence and sexual offences86.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.06500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.55200.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2313.1476.92%
Violence and sexual offences165.93166.67%
Other theft24.120.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-87.50%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.2885.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5550.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2142.86%
Shoplifting72.58-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour41.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1913.1490.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.90100.00%
Vehicle crime72.06133.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.80133.33%
Other theft31.80200.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting105.67900.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.58300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.03-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-25.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In February 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 offences106.7025.00%
Vehicle crime42.58-33.33%
Other theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.26-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.18-27.27%
Shoplifting72.06-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.8020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.249.09%
Violence and sexual offences113.090.00%
Vehicle crime52.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4722.22%
Shoplifting112.83-65.62%
Vehicle crime42.830.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3214.43113.33%
Violence and sexual offences98.2450.00%
Burglary42.320.00%
Vehicle crime41.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting157.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202416
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 20243
February 202410
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
September 20231

A total of 176 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202423
June 202413
May 20247
April 202419
March 202410
February 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 202311
October 202332
September 202315

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total30
    Shoplifting26
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lichfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Griffiths Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dorchester Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fairlawn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brookhill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Moore Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Heath Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Jones Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Miles Meadow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Moxhull Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moxhull Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Stretton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Sherringham Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Astoria Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Albany Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Druid Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1