WS12 4WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4WA

WS12 4WA, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4WA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS12 postcode area, which has experienced 183 crimes and a crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS12 4WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4WA, encompassing approximately 904 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS12 4WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redwing Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Lupin Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Scholars Close with total crimes: 1

WS12 4WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.7450.00%
Shoplifting16.63-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.740.00%
Shoplifting24.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.320.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.210.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.420.00%
Vehicle crime12.210.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.16200.00%
Other theft16.630.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.420.00%
Vehicle crime12.210.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.63-33.33%
Other crime12.210.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.9525.00%
Public order35.530.00%
Vehicle crime13.32-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences411.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.42100.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Other crime12.210.00%
Robbery11.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.0533.33%
Shoplifting34.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.320.00%
Shoplifting13.320.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
December 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Redwing Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Lupin Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Scholars Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodbine Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Violet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1