WS6 6HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS6 6HP

WS6 6HP, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This WS6 6HP 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 6HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS6 6HP, encompassing approximately 2827 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS6 6HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Achilees Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wheatley Grove with total crimes: 3

WS6 6HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.49200.00%
Public order34.24200.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In August 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 offences44.95-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.4150.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.49-25.00%
Public order53.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.14140.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2450.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.8925.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.37150.00%
Vehicle crime41.77300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.60-50.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6633.33%
Public order22.83100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences64.9520.00%
Vehicle crime32.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.66-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.7733.33%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.18200.00%
Vehicle crime31.06-25.00%
Burglary21.06-33.33%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences98.490.00%
Vehicle crime43.180.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Achilees Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wheatley Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Tower View Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wharwell Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ramillies Crescent
    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
  • 11. Meadow Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1