MERANTI CLOSE, WV12 5YD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5YD

MERANTI CLOSE, WV12 5YD, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5YD 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 5YD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5YD, encompassing approximately 4014 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV12 5YD Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Riley Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Dorchester Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ullswater Road with total crimes: 2

MERANTI CLOSE, WV12 5YD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.99150.00%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.49-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.25-66.67%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9875.00%
Vehicle crime61.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4950.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.99-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.2328.57%
Vehicle crime22.24-60.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.99-65.00%
Vehicle crime51.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences83.2460.00%
Vehicle crime41.99300.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.74-28.57%
Burglary41.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.24-46.15%
Vehicle crime21.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.72116.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-57.14%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7550.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.740.00%
Other crime31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20249
January 20247
December 202320
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237
August 202313
July 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20233
July 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. John Riley Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Dorchester Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Ullswater Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Miles Meadow Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fairlawn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lochalsh Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Rosewood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kestrel Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Essington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Moxhull Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Brookhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1