FORGE CLOSE, WS11 8JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 8JJ

FORGE CLOSE, WS11 8JJ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.66 per 1,000 population. This WS11 8JJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS11 postcode area, which has experienced 399 crimes and a crime rate of 8.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS11 8JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 8JJ, encompassing approximately 1200 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS11 8JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Court with total crimes: 8
  • Lock Basin Close with total crimes: 1
  • Pine Close with total crimes: 1

FORGE CLOSE, WS11 8JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.66-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.00100.00%
Public order33.330.00%
Other crime12.500.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.50-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.670.00%
Other theft22.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.67-77.78%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1024.1666.67%
Violence and sexual offences98.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.5050.00%
Vehicle crime32.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.50100.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.33-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences65.0020.00%
Burglary25.000.00%
Public order11.67-75.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1324.1644.44%
Violence and sexual offences510.83-16.67%
Public order44.170.00%
Other theft23.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-33.33%
Other crime11.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.000.00%
Vehicle crime32.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.500.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.1612.50%
Violence and sexual offences87.50166.67%
Drugs26.670.00%
Public order11.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.8333.33%
Violence and sexual offences36.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.500.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.83-45.45%
Vehicle crime35.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.500.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.00-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences29.16-66.67%
Public order21.670.00%
Burglary11.67-50.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1624.99300.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.3320.00%
Burglary25.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-50.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.170.00%
Shoplifting43.330.00%
Burglary13.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311
October 202316
September 20234

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS11 8JJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Court
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Lock Basin Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Pine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Olde Hall Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Woodland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Belmont Close
    Total1
    Other crime1