ASTORIA CLOSE, WV12 5XP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5XP

ASTORIA CLOSE, WV12 5XP, Walsall has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5XP 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 5XP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5XP, encompassing approximately 2586 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV12 5XP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Griffiths Road with total crimes: 3
  • Vernon Way with total crimes: 3
  • Dorchester Close with total crimes: 2

ASTORIA CLOSE, WV12 5XP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.12-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.71200.00%
Public order32.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9666.67%
Other theft23.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Public order10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-85.71%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.73133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.7120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3250.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences54.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.93-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.28166.67%
Vehicle crime53.0966.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.93300.00%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.16-25.00%
Burglary11.16-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.32-33.33%
Other theft21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5714.29%
Vehicle crime63.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 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 offences74.25-30.00%
Vehicle crime32.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.03233.33%
Other theft13.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

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 5XP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Griffiths Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Vernon Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Dorchester Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairlawn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brookhill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Heath Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Jones Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Moxhull Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moxhull Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Stretton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sherringham Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Astoria Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Albany Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Druid Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1