COMFREY CLOSE, WS12 4UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4UF

COMFREY CLOSE, WS12 4UF, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.91 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4UF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS12 postcode area, which has experienced 154 crimes and a crime rate of 4.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS12 4UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4UF, encompassing approximately 1427 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS12 4UF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Progress Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Gravel Close with total crimes: 2
  • Heathbank Drive with total crimes: 2

COMFREY CLOSE, WS12 4UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.9160.00%
Vehicle crime25.61100.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Shoplifting21.40100.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.7166.67%
Public order13.500.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.11-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.500.00%
Vehicle crime32.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.100.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.81125.00%
Other theft26.31100.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.80100.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.20-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.81350.00%
Public order36.310.00%
Burglary22.100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.01200.00%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.40-71.43%
Shoplifting11.40-66.67%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.4175.00%
Shoplifting34.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.010.00%
Other theft22.800.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS12 4UF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Progress Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Gravel Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Heathbank Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oaklands Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Heather Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Buttercup Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thistle Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cowslip Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Teddesley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodbine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. King Cup Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1