WS6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS6

WS6, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WS6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WS6, encompassing approximately 17062 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Old Falls Close with total crimes: 6
  • Achilees Close with total crimes: 4

WS6 Crime Map

Postcodes in WS6

The postcode district are associated with the WS6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WS6 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences394.0430.00%
Public order102.29233.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.23-72.73%
Other crime20.18-33.33%
Drugs20.120.00%
Burglary20.12-33.33%
Other theft20.12-33.33%
Shoplifting10.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences303.99-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour111.76175.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.6460.00%
Shoplifting30.47-72.73%
Burglary30.180.00%
Public order30.18-66.67%
Other crime30.180.00%
Other theft30.18-50.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.12-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences324.816.67%
Shoplifting111.88-21.43%
Public order90.6480.00%
Other theft60.53500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.35150.00%
Vehicle crime50.29-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.29-66.67%
Drugs30.23200.00%
Other crime30.18200.00%
Possession of weapons20.18100.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences304.45-11.76%
Shoplifting141.761300.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.82140.00%
Vehicle crime60.7020.00%
Public order50.35-37.50%
Burglary30.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-71.43%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other theft10.06-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences344.0436.00%
Public order81.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.4716.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.41-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.29-68.75%
Other theft30.29-62.50%
Burglary20.18-33.33%
Shoplifting10.12-90.91%
Robbery10.060.00%
Drugs10.060.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.040.00%
Vehicle crime161.47433.33%
Shoplifting110.941000.00%
Other theft80.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.47-12.50%
Public order60.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.3550.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences253.22-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour81.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.47-33.33%
Other theft40.23100.00%
Vehicle crime30.23-25.00%
Burglary30.180.00%
Public order30.18-25.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Robbery20.12100.00%
Shoplifting10.12-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences283.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6450.00%
Drugs50.35150.00%
Public order40.29100.00%
Vehicle crime40.23-50.00%
Burglary30.2350.00%
Shoplifting30.1850.00%
Other theft20.18100.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences283.1640.00%
Vehicle crime81.64-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson40.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.23-40.00%
Drugs20.18100.00%
Shoplifting20.12100.00%
Public order20.12-50.00%
Burglary20.12-33.33%
Robbery10.120.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%
Other theft10.06-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences203.11-35.48%
Vehicle crime91.17-10.00%
Other theft60.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.3566.67%
Public order40.29100.00%
Burglary30.23-66.67%
Other crime20.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.12-33.33%
Drugs10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.10-26.19%
Vehicle crime101.8211.11%
Burglary90.5950.00%
Other theft60.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.18-57.14%
Public order20.18-60.00%
Shoplifting20.12-80.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.460.00%
Shoplifting100.700.00%
Vehicle crime90.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.530.00%
Burglary60.410.00%
Public order50.350.00%
Other theft30.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Other crime20.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202430
July 202432
June 202430
May 202434
April 202425
March 202425
February 202428
January 202428
December 202320
November 202331
October 202342

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 202416
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 202411
June 202414
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Old Falls Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 3. Achilees Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wheatley Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Eagle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Quarry Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Berwyn Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Chillington Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tower View Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Alpha Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wharwell Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Station Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Woodland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Highfields Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oakdene Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Campian'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fennel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Liberty Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Collier Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Oakridge Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Tennscore Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Sutherland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Sunset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Forest Glade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Southfield Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Ramillies Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dove Hollow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Oxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Yemscroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1