THE CROFT, WS6 7QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS6 7QB

THE CROFT, WS6 7QB, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This WS6 7QB 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 7QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS6 7QB, encompassing approximately 2663 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS6 7QB area, explore the WS6 7QB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS6 7QB area, visit the WS6 7QB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS6 7QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sunbeam Drive with total crimes: 2

THE CROFT, WS6 7QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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
Shoplifting76.38-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences32.63-40.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.130.00%
Public order41.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.63400.00%
Possession of weapons11.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.630.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.63200.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs43.380.00%
Shoplifting21.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.3820.00%
Robbery12.250.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5125.00%
Other theft31.88200.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-71.43%
Shoplifting20.75-75.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.020.00%
Shoplifting83.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.00600.00%
Other theft32.63200.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.000.00%
Shoplifting41.88300.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.510.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238
September 20238
July 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20244
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202411
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
October 20232
July 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
August 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Orchard Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sunbeam Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mount Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lambourne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Landywood (Station)
    Total1
    Public order1