FORGE VALLEY WAY, WV5 8JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 8JT

FORGE VALLEY WAY, WV5 8JT, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.92 per 1,000 population. This WV5 8JT 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 8JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 8JT, encompassing approximately 1710 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV5 8JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodford Way with total crimes: 1
  • Bloomfield Close with total crimes: 1
  • Holloway Drive with total crimes: 1

FORGE VALLEY WAY, WV5 8JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.75-66.67%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5150.00%
Shoplifting11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences35.85200.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.34100.00%
Other theft11.17-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.68100.00%
Other theft22.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.75100.00%
Burglary11.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.17-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.92200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.68-50.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.68200.00%
Vehicle crime13.510.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Woodford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bloomfield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Holloway Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Oaklands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Heathlands
    Total1
    Burglary1