THE FOLD, WV5 0LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 0LL

THE FOLD, WV5 0LL, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.53 per 1,000 population. This WV5 0LL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV5 postcode area, which has experienced 54 crimes and a crime rate of 3.60 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV5 0LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 0LL, encompassing approximately 1523 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV5 0LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Sunny Hill Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Fold with total crimes: 1

THE FOLD, WV5 0LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences58.5325.00%
Vehicle crime23.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Shoplifting21.31-50.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.19-42.86%
Shoplifting42.63-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.630.00%
Other theft21.31-50.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.10-12.50%
Shoplifting54.60150.00%
Other theft43.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.630.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.8214.29%
Other theft35.25-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.970.00%
Shoplifting21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.85250.00%
Other theft54.60-44.44%
Public order13.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.66-87.50%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft914.4480.00%
Shoplifting85.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.25-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft513.7966.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.2866.67%
Vehicle crime43.28100.00%
Shoplifting42.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.22-57.14%
Other theft31.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.47250.00%
Other theft54.60-16.67%
Vehicle crime23.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Drugs11.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.53200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.94-60.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.94-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.280.00%
Other theft21.97-50.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.790.00%
Other theft45.910.00%
Public order22.630.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV5 0LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sunny Hill Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Copper Beech Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Grange
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Windmill Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bull Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1