Total Crime Rate
35.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Caernarvon Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Willenhall North , and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Caernarvon Close (WV12 5TR) in the last 12 months was 35.8 per 1,000 residents and was 47.3% lower than the Willenhall North average (68.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Caernarvon Close (WV12 5TR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 23 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Coppice Lane (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Willenhall North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Burleigh Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Kingfisher Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holly Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Conway Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Clarke Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coppice Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Baynton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Baynton Road | Under investigation |
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