GREAT BRIDGE ROAD, WV14 8LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8LA

GREAT BRIDGE ROAD, WV14 8LA, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.98 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV14 postcode area, which has experienced 510 crimes and a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV14 8LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8LA, encompassing approximately 2205 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WV14 8LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Arden Place with total crimes: 3
  • Maple Grove with total crimes: 2

GREAT BRIDGE ROAD, WV14 8LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.9860.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-66.67%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.60-28.57%
Vehicle crime34.53-40.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Public order20.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.7027.27%
Vehicle crime56.35150.00%
Burglary32.27200.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Robbery21.360.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.7083.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.9920.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.720.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Other theft21.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.98-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour52.720.00%
Other theft32.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3650.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-80.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.96-15.38%
Vehicle crime54.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.27-28.57%
Shoplifting32.27-57.14%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.7830.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.8916.67%
Shoplifting73.1716.67%
Other theft33.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.60-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour64.5350.00%
Shoplifting62.7250.00%
Drugs22.720.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-66.67%
Public order10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.14425.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.52300.00%
Shoplifting41.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.72-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-50.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.530.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202410
June 202414
May 202411
April 20246
March 202411
February 202413
January 202410
December 202321
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV14 8LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Arden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hemlock Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Engine Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Ridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Horace Partridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Castle View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leighton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kendrick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Thorneycroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1