WV9 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV9

WV9, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.95 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WV9 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WV9, encompassing approximately 6680 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-76.47% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV9 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Light Ash Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Poplars Farm Way with total crimes: 2
  • Barley Field with total crimes: 1

WV9 Crime Map

Postcodes in WV9

The postcode district are associated with the WV9, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WV9 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson41.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.60-76.47%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-50.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.15-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.2930.77%
Shoplifting92.54800.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3520.00%
Other theft40.900.00%
Burglary30.60200.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.19-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.9566.67%
Vehicle crime30.7550.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.19180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1050.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Other theft20.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.44-54.55%
Other theft50.75150.00%
Vehicle crime40.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.74-21.43%
Public order41.650.00%
Shoplifting30.6050.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.74133.33%
Public order42.100.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.99-45.45%
Vehicle crime40.9033.33%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.04-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.6533.33%
Vehicle crime30.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Public order20.30100.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.897.14%
Burglary42.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.9427.27%
Anti-social behaviour42.1033.33%
Public order40.60300.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.340.00%
Burglary41.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.600.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202417
June 202413
May 202414
April 20245
March 202411
February 202414
January 20246
December 202311
November 202315
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV9 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Light Ash Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Poplars Farm Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Barley Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Cedarwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cornflower Meadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Celadine Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sunset Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Nurseries
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Station Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1