BROOKLANDS AVENUE, WS6 6LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS6 6LG

BROOKLANDS AVENUE, WS6 6LG, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population. This WS6 6LG 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS6 6LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS6 6LG, encompassing approximately 2012 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS6 6LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Court with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Forge Close with total crimes: 2

BROOKLANDS AVENUE, WS6 6LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.45-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.98-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Other theft21.490.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.9166.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.4750.00%
Vehicle crime31.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.4450.00%
Shoplifting64.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.45-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences62.980.00%
Burglary22.980.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Public order10.50-75.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.4144.44%
Violence and sexual offences66.460.00%
Public order42.980.00%
Other theft21.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Other crime10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.47-40.00%
Vehicle crime42.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.4366.67%
Shoplifting94.9712.50%
Drugs24.47100.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.9533.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.980.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.96-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences42.98100.00%
Vehicle crime31.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.44-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences25.47-66.67%
Public order20.990.00%
Burglary10.99-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1615.41300.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.95-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.98-25.00%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.480.00%
Shoplifting41.990.00%
Burglary11.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311
October 202316
September 20234

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 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
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Park Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Forge Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Windsor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lock Basin Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Littlewood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hawthorne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1