WV13 1LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV13 1LX

WV13 1LX, Walsall has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This WV13 1LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV13 postcode area, which has experienced 275 crimes and a crime rate of 11.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV13 1LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV13 1LX, encompassing approximately 2815 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV13 1LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slater Street with total crimes: 6
  • Frederick William Street with total crimes: 3
  • Albion Avenue with total crimes: 2

WV13 1LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences87.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime62.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.13100.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.30233.33%
Vehicle crime37.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Drugs10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.8120.00%
Public order42.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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 offences54.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.17-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42100.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5244.44%
Burglary34.620.00%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-50.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.17-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson43.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4250.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.668.33%
Vehicle crime44.620.00%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.9433.33%
Vehicle crime44.26100.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.680.00%
Other theft23.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.71-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.36-85.71%
Public order10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.430.00%
Burglary73.200.00%
Vehicle crime72.490.00%
Other theft32.490.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202420
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 202413
February 20249
January 202413
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV13 1LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Slater Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Frederick William Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Albion Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barcroft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Clarkes Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Squires Gate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Charles Holland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elm Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ashmore Lake Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1