WODEN CLOSE, WV5 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 8BQ

WODEN CLOSE, WV5 8BQ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 population. This WV5 8BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV5 postcode area, which has experienced 86 crimes and a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV5 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 8BQ, encompassing approximately 1567 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV5 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Hatch Heath Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bratch Park with total crimes: 2

WODEN CLOSE, WV5 8BQ 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 Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.65200.00%
Other crime23.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.5550.00%
Burglary11.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28100.00%
Burglary11.280.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.550.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.83100.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.10-50.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Burglary10.64-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.65-14.29%
Burglary33.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.910.00%
Public order11.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7440.00%
Other theft14.470.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.47400.00%
Vehicle crime13.190.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20244
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV5 8BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Hatch Heath Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bratch Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sandringham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Houndel Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oaklands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1