WV12 5XW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5XW

WV12 5XW, Walsall has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.67 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5XW 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 5XW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5XW, encompassing approximately 2939 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WV12 5XW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Dorchester Close with total crimes: 4
  • Heath Road with total crimes: 3

WV12 5XW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2316.6776.92%
Violence and sexual offences157.82114.29%
Anti-social behaviour25.10-75.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Burglary10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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
Shoplifting1312.2585.71%
Anti-social behaviour84.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.72-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3850.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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 offences108.8466.67%
Shoplifting73.40-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.38-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1814.2980.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.1275.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.38100.00%
Vehicle crime52.0425.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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
Shoplifting107.82900.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.40300.00%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.36-62.50%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.72-33.33%
Other theft21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.34-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 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 offences108.840.00%
Shoplifting73.40-41.67%
Vehicle crime62.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.529.09%
Violence and sexual offences104.080.00%
Vehicle crime43.40300.00%
Robbery11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.16-65.62%
Violence and sexual offences103.7466.67%
Other theft13.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3217.01113.33%
Violence and sexual offences610.890.00%
Burglary32.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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
Shoplifting159.52-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences65.10-72.73%
Vehicle crime22.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.41144.44%
Shoplifting167.48-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour85.440.00%
Public order32.72200.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-25.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2220.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.060.00%
Other crime52.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.360.00%
Robbery21.360.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202413
May 20247
April 202418
March 202410
February 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 202311
October 202332
September 202315
August 202316
July 202322

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 202310
October 20236
September 20236
August 202322
July 20239

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 3 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
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dorchester Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Heath Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Square
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Crab Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Griffiths Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Davis Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Sandland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Fairlawn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Essington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Moxhull Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Brookhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bloomfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Astoria Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1