WV5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5

WV5, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

WV5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Fox Road with total crimes: 3
  • Gospel Ash Road with total crimes: 3

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.737.41%
Other theft81.9333.33%
Public order70.53-30.00%
Vehicle crime70.4775.00%
Burglary70.47133.33%
Shoplifting40.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.27-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-50.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Drugs10.07-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.79-27.03%
Public order101.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.67-30.00%
Other theft60.47-33.33%
Shoplifting60.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.27-60.00%
Burglary30.27-57.14%
Drugs20.20100.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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 offences446.920.00%
Burglary182.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.200.00%
Other theft100.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.670.00%
Shoplifting40.400.00%
Public order40.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Robbery20.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202427
July 202437
June 202428
May 202434
April 202429
March 202420
February 202418
January 202430
December 202320
November 202326
October 202344

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

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

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 202411
May 202412
April 202417
March 202410
February 202410
January 202416
December 202316
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 202410
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 202411
March 202415
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 202410
April 202410
March 202413
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 20241
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Fox Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Gospel Ash Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hoo Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Heathlands
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Crockington Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Batfield Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sunny Hill Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lamb Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Cranwell Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dingle Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. White Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Post Office Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 15. Bratch Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bratch Hollow
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. All Saints Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Clover Heath
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rudge Heath Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Danford Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Orchard Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Duken Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bradbury Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. The Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Copper Beech Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Clover Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wombourne Park
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Waterdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1