KNIGHTS CLOSE, WV13 1NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV13 1NG

KNIGHTS CLOSE, WV13 1NG, Walsall has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.28 per 1,000 population. This WV13 1NG 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 1NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV13 1NG, encompassing approximately 3689 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-36.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WV13 1NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slater Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Brunslow Close with total crimes: 5

KNIGHTS CLOSE, WV13 1NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.28-36.67%
Vehicle crime75.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.36100.00%
Other crime41.08300.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Shoplifting31.08200.00%
Other theft20.81-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.0625.00%
Other theft188.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.8840.00%
Vehicle crime71.9075.00%
Burglary41.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-50.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.91200.00%
Other theft96.5128.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.44-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.36-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.0833.33%
Public order41.08100.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.03-38.46%
Other theft72.17-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson71.9075.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.90-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.36-62.50%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.55-31.58%
Other theft113.52-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour82.98166.67%
Vehicle crime82.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1733.33%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.2818.75%
Other theft145.1575.00%
Vehicle crime43.79-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-25.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.47-5.88%
Other theft84.34-55.56%
Vehicle crime72.17-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.900.00%
Burglary41.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1815.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.8830.77%
Vehicle crime84.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.0833.33%
Burglary31.0850.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.84-27.78%
Other theft123.529.09%
Anti-social behaviour33.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Public order30.81200.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.47-28.00%
Other theft114.88-15.38%
Vehicle crime72.98-22.22%
Burglary31.90-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Public order10.54-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.160.00%
Other theft136.780.00%
Vehicle crime93.520.00%
Burglary72.440.00%
Public order51.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202430
June 202424
May 20248
April 202413
March 202419
February 202416
January 202417
December 202313
November 202318
October 202325

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202418
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 202414
February 20248
January 202418
December 202312
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Slater Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Brunslow Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Russell Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Frederick William Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 6. Little Island Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ashburn Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Walsall Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Birmingham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Aldermans Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Albion Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barcroft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Ravensbourne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B4464
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Hodson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lister Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Gipsy Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Squires Gate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Charles Holland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Elm Street
    Total1
    Other theft1