WOOD GREEN, WS6 7HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS6 7HB

WOOD GREEN, WS6 7HB, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.70 per 1,000 population. This WS6 7HB 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 7HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS6 7HB, encompassing approximately 1401 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS6 7HB area, explore the WS6 7HB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS6 7HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 7
  • Lockside with total crimes: 1
  • Elliot Drive with total crimes: 1

WOOD GREEN, WS6 7HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.70-33.33%
Shoplifting24.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.4250.00%
Shoplifting26.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-66.67%
Public order10.71-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.99-33.33%
Shoplifting44.28-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.850.00%
Public order32.140.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.84125.00%
Shoplifting56.42150.00%
Vehicle crime43.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.850.00%
Shoplifting22.140.00%
Other crime21.43100.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Public order10.71-66.67%

In February 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 offences1217.84100.00%
Public order38.560.00%
Vehicle crime32.14-25.00%
Drugs22.14100.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.70-40.00%
Vehicle crime44.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.7042.86%
Public order27.14-33.33%
Shoplifting11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.700.00%
Public order35.000.00%
Drugs22.140.00%
Shoplifting11.43-66.67%
Burglary10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences713.56-22.22%
Other theft45.000.00%
Shoplifting32.85200.00%
Drugs22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences912.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.42100.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-60.00%
Shoplifting11.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.280.00%
Public order53.570.00%
Shoplifting33.57200.00%
Vehicle crime32.1450.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.710.00%
Vehicle crime23.570.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234
August 20232

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 202412
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237
September 20239
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
August 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS6 7HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lockside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Elliot Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lime Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Haling Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coppice Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Barge Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1