FORGE LEYS, WV5 8JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 8JX

FORGE LEYS, WV5 8JX, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.34 per 1,000 population. This WV5 8JX 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 8JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 8JX, encompassing approximately 2094 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV5 8JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathlands with total crimes: 3
  • Waterdale with total crimes: 1
  • Swinford Leys with total crimes: 1

FORGE LEYS, WV5 8JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.340.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In August 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 crime31.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%

In July 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 offences33.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Burglary10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.34200.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86100.00%
Shoplifting11.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

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 offences34.7750.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

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 crime21.91-33.33%
Other theft10.95-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.2533.33%
Vehicle crime31.91-25.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In December 2023, 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 crime44.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.91200.00%
Burglary21.430.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.340.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-80.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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 offences53.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20232

A total of 2 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heathlands
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Waterdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Swinford Leys
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Woodford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rosebury Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1