LOW STREET, WS6 7HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS6 7HQ

LOW STREET, WS6 7HQ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population. This WS6 7HQ 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 7HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS6 7HQ, encompassing approximately 2204 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS6 7HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Falls Close with total crimes: 6
  • Eagle Close with total crimes: 2
  • Oakdene Close with total crimes: 1

LOW STREET, WS6 7HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.90-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson14.54-66.67%
Public order10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.80120.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6366.67%
Vehicle crime22.27100.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.18-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.710.00%
Other theft23.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-75.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.26250.00%
Vehicle crime43.18300.00%
Drugs11.810.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.36-40.00%
Shoplifting11.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.2750.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.540.00%
Other theft22.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences63.63-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.540.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
January 20243
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 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
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Falls Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 2. Eagle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Oakdene Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Campian'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fennel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Liberty Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Collier Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1