WV5 8PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 8PA

WV5 8PA, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.40 per 1,000 population. This WV5 8PA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV5 postcode area, which has experienced 57 crimes and a crime rate of 3.80 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV5 8PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 8PA, encompassing approximately 2779 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV5 8PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodhill Close with total crimes: 4
  • Houndel Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Lamb Crescent with total crimes: 2

WV5 8PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.4022.22%
Public order23.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

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 offences96.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2450.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.6820.00%
Public order22.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Public order11.08-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences32.520.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.16100.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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 crime32.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-50.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.32-69.23%
Public order31.44200.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.2085.71%
Burglary44.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.600.00%
Public order22.520.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20234
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Woodhill Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Houndel Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Lamb Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Longlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Glendale Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brook Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hatch Heath Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1