WS6 6PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS6 6PG

WS6 6PG, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.16 per 1,000 population. This WS6 6PG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS6 postcode area, which has experienced 94 crimes and a crime rate of 5.51 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS6 6PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS6 6PG, encompassing approximately 1389 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS6 6PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Court with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2

WS6 6PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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
Shoplifting920.1650.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.32100.00%
Vehicle crime42.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.880.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.32-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Other theft11.440.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.24-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.32150.00%
Vehicle crime23.600.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.72-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.7271.43%
Public order58.64400.00%
Other theft23.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.0816.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.04100.00%
Public order22.88100.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.9220.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.48-37.50%
Vehicle crime23.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.08-20.00%
Vehicle crime35.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.16-50.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.12150.00%
Vehicle crime27.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.80250.00%
Shoplifting45.04-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.88200.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.360.00%
Other theft25.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-75.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.880.00%
Public order22.880.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 202412
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310
September 20234
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Park Court
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Station Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Nuthurst Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lime Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Foxland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hartwell Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Fern Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cedar Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1