WS6 6EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS6 6EW

WS6 6EW, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.45 per 1,000 population. This WS6 6EW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS6 postcode area, which has experienced 74 crimes and a crime rate of 4.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS6 6EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS6 6EW, encompassing approximately 3384 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS6 6EW area, explore the WS6 6EW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS6 6EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Achilees Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wheatley Grove with total crimes: 3

WS6 6EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.4577.78%
Public order54.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Drugs20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.50-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8950.00%
Public order20.89-66.67%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.23-28.57%
Shoplifting82.95-42.86%
Public order62.3650.00%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.1455.56%
Anti-social behaviour64.14100.00%
Public order41.77300.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.32125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.0925.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.48-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.18200.00%
Public order30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5766.67%
Other theft44.43100.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.09-18.18%
Drugs42.66300.00%
Shoplifting31.18200.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0957.14%
Vehicle crime43.25-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.30-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.68-46.15%
Other theft62.07200.00%
Vehicle crime51.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.48200.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.57-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson33.8450.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-25.00%
Shoplifting20.89-80.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-80.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.250.00%
Shoplifting106.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.950.00%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 202414
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 20249
April 20244
March 202415
February 20249
January 202411
December 20237
November 202313
October 202321

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20244
January 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS6 6EW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Achilees Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wheatley Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Wharwell Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Oakridge Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Forest Glade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Southfield Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ramillies Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dove Hollow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Benton'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Moat Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Lea Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hilton Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Meadow Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Spring Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1