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

Overview of Crime in WV12 5XP

ASTORIA CLOSE, WV12 5XP, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5XP 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV12 5XP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorchester Close with total crimes: 4
  • Heath Road with total crimes: 3
  • Griffiths Road with total crimes: 2

ASTORIA CLOSE, WV12 5XP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences32.32-82.35%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.37325.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-25.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.930.00%
Other crime41.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
July 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20233
September 20233
August 202317
July 20234

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 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
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
July 20234

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Dorchester Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Heath Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Griffiths Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Davis Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Fairlawn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Essington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Moxhull Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Brookhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bloomfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Astoria Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1