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

Overview of Crime in WS6 6HD

POPLAR ROAD, WS6 6HD, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population. This WS6 6HD 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 6HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS6 6HD, encompassing approximately 2775 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS6 6HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Achilees Close with total crimes: 4
  • Tower View Road with total crimes: 2
  • Alpha Way with total crimes: 2

POPLAR ROAD, WS6 6HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences95.76125.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.24100.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.96-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.44300.00%
Other crime11.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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 offences95.76-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.240.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.60100.00%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.68-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.49133.33%
Other theft42.52300.00%
Vehicle crime41.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.52-62.50%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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 offences85.4014.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.880.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6816.67%
Burglary22.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%

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 offences65.040.00%
Vehicle crime32.1650.00%
Burglary21.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.49-33.33%
Burglary32.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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 offences96.850.00%
Burglary33.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Achilees Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Tower View Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Alpha Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wharwell Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ramillies Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Yemscroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Benton'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Jones'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1