BRIDGEWATER DRIVE, WV5 8EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 8EN

BRIDGEWATER DRIVE, WV5 8EN, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.40 per 1,000 population. This WV5 8EN 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 8EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 8EN, encompassing approximately 2036 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV5 8EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bratch Lane with total crimes: 2
  • The Grange with total crimes: 1

BRIDGEWATER DRIVE, WV5 8EN 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 offences55.40400.00%
Vehicle crime22.460.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.47-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.84350.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4250.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In June 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 behaviour22.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In May 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 behaviour22.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.470.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.46-33.33%
Public order10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

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 offences33.930.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.420.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Bratch Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Grange
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ounsdale Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ladywell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bullmeadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1