WV5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5

WV5, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WV5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WV5, encompassing approximately 15019 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

WV5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Wood Hill Drive with total crimes: 6

WV5 Crime Map

Postcodes in WV5

The postcode district are associated with the WV5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WV5 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences376.7232.14%
Vehicle crime102.46100.00%
Public order100.6766.67%
Anti-social behaviour100.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.67800.00%
Other theft90.60-18.18%
Burglary70.60600.00%
Shoplifting50.4766.67%
Other crime20.330.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences284.73-17.65%
Other theft111.86-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour100.730.00%
Public order60.67100.00%
Vehicle crime50.40-37.50%
Shoplifting30.33-40.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-90.00%
Burglary10.07-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences345.9317.24%
Other theft122.26-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson100.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.670.00%
Vehicle crime80.67-27.27%
Burglary50.530.00%
Shoplifting50.33-50.00%
Public order30.33-40.00%
Drugs20.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.5945.00%
Other theft171.9370.00%
Vehicle crime111.13-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour100.73-23.08%
Shoplifting100.67150.00%
Drugs60.670.00%
Burglary50.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.330.00%
Public order50.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.1911.11%
Vehicle crime151.3366.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.0085.71%
Other theft100.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.67150.00%
Burglary50.33-16.67%
Public order50.33-28.57%
Shoplifting40.3333.33%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.19-40.00%
Other theft101.20-37.50%
Vehicle crime90.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.600.00%
Public order70.47133.33%
Burglary60.470.00%
Shoplifting30.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-60.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.5350.00%
Other theft162.000.00%
Vehicle crime91.07-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour70.600.00%
Burglary60.47-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.4066.67%
Drugs40.330.00%
Public order30.27-25.00%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.99-23.08%
Other theft161.3333.33%
Vehicle crime141.07250.00%
Burglary70.93-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour70.47-53.33%
Drugs40.470.00%
Public order40.27-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.27-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences266.33-40.91%
Burglary161.73-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour151.0725.00%
Other theft121.0020.00%
Shoplifting70.8075.00%
Public order50.4725.00%
Vehicle crime40.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.27-33.33%
Theft from the person30.27200.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences446.9210.00%
Burglary182.93125.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.20200.00%
Other theft100.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.67200.00%
Shoplifting40.40300.00%
Public order40.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.27-33.33%
Robbery20.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences405.1914.29%
Other theft102.66-41.18%
Burglary80.67-11.11%
Public order60.53-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour40.40-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.27-70.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Drugs10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.07-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences356.3920.69%
Other theft172.33325.00%
Vehicle crime101.1325.00%
Burglary90.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.60-10.00%
Public order70.60-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences295.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.930.00%
Burglary90.670.00%
Public order80.600.00%
Vehicle crime80.530.00%
Other theft40.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.270.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Shoplifting20.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20241
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 154 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202411
May 202412
April 202417
March 202410
February 202410
January 202416
December 202316
November 202312
October 202310
September 202310
August 202317
July 20234

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 202411
March 202415
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202428
May 202434
April 202429
March 202420
February 202418
January 202430
December 202320
November 202326
October 202344
September 202340
August 202335
July 202329

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 202316
October 202318
September 20238
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 202410
April 202410
March 202413
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 202315
October 202312
September 20234
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
July 20232

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 202410
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20237
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
  • 3. Wood Hill Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Manchester Oxford Road (Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Brook Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Fox Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Brantley Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Forest Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Gospel Ash Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sunny Hill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brickbridge Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Elder Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Walk Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Hatch Heath Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gorse Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Beech Hurst Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Trysull Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bratch Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ladywell Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Digbeth Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Six Ashes Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Mere Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. The Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Battlefield Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. The Fold
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Pippin Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Clover Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Banbery Drive
    Total1
    Public order1