WV13 2RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV13 2RG

WV13 2RG, Walsall has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.29 per 1,000 population. This WV13 2RG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV13 postcode area, which has experienced 352 crimes and a crime rate of 15.06 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV13 2RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV13 2RG, encompassing approximately 1809 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

WV13 2RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

WV13 2RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1629.2923.08%
Shoplifting168.8477.78%
Vehicle crime78.84600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7650.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.55-18.75%
Shoplifting97.18-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour44.97-33.33%
Other theft42.21300.00%
Public order22.21100.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-80.00%
Robbery10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.6323.08%
Shoplifting138.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.1820.00%
Vehicle crime53.32150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.7633.33%
Robbery32.210.00%
Public order11.66-75.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1324.3262.50%
Violence and sexual offences137.188.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.18-28.57%
Public order42.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.21-25.00%
Other theft21.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.11-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.11-50.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1228.74-29.41%
Vehicle crime86.63100.00%
Shoplifting84.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.4216.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.87100.00%
Other theft32.21200.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Robbery21.11100.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.00112.50%
Shoplifting69.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.32-14.29%
Vehicle crime43.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21100.00%
Other theft11.11-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime819.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.42-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour74.420.00%
Shoplifting43.87-33.33%
Public order32.21200.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.3441.67%
Shoplifting69.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime43.320.00%
Burglary22.21100.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.139.09%
Shoplifting86.630.00%
Vehicle crime44.420.00%
Public order22.21100.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.79-26.67%
Shoplifting86.08100.00%
Vehicle crime44.42-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.21-40.00%
Other theft31.6650.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.77-21.05%
Public order58.29150.00%
Vehicle crime52.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.760.00%
Shoplifting42.76-50.00%
Other theft22.21100.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-66.67%
Robbery11.110.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.985.56%
Shoplifting810.5014.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3266.67%
Vehicle crime42.7633.33%
Public order22.210.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.550.00%
Shoplifting79.950.00%
Vehicle crime33.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.660.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202413
May 202416
April 202413
March 202412
February 202417
January 20248
December 202317
November 202312
October 202311
September 202315
August 202319
July 202318

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20249
May 202413
April 202413
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238
September 20234
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
September 20232
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV13 2RG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Haycock Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. A454
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Tyler Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. B4590
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rose Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rosedale Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Banfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Kennedy Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hampton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bilston Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Armstrong Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. St Giles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tyler Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Yale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Peacock Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Biddlestone Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1