POPLAR ROAD, WS6 6EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS6 6EY

POPLAR ROAD, WS6 6EY, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This WS6 6EY 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 6EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS6 6EY, encompassing approximately 3289 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS6 6EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Achilees Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wheatley Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Chillington Close with total crimes: 2

POPLAR ROAD, WS6 6EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.38225.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.950.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In August 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 offences43.34-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.17-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.74100.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-83.33%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.6025.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.04100.00%
Vehicle crime31.8250.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
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 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8614.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3040.00%
Other theft52.13150.00%
Vehicle crime41.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22200.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.34-37.50%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.86-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.4750.00%
Vehicle crime42.7433.33%
Burglary21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.26-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.8250.00%
Burglary20.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.78-22.22%
Burglary32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.080.00%
Burglary32.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 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
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Achilees Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Wheatley Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Chillington Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tower View Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Alpha Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wharwell Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ramillies Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dove Hollow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Yemscroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Benton'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1