WV5 9BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 9BS

WV5 9BS, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This WV5 9BS 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 9BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 9BS, encompassing approximately 1514 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV5 9BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Bratch Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Bratch Hollow with total crimes: 2

WV5 9BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.640.00%
Shoplifting21.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.32-50.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.26-20.00%
Other theft22.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-80.00%
Burglary11.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.8466.67%
Shoplifting56.60150.00%
Other theft43.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.240.00%
Other theft33.96-40.00%
Shoplifting21.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Other crime11.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.22500.00%
Other theft53.96-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour23.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Shoplifting11.32-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft914.52125.00%
Shoplifting85.94100.00%
Drugs25.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.32-66.67%
Burglary10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.56100.00%
Shoplifting42.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Public order11.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.94-60.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-80.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.30150.00%
Shoplifting23.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Drugs11.320.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.60400.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.9233.33%
Shoplifting32.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.980.00%
Other theft11.32-75.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.92-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.64200.00%
Shoplifting21.98100.00%
Burglary21.32100.00%
Public order11.320.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.920.00%
Public order13.960.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.660.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV5 9BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bratch Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bratch Hollow
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ladywell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bullmeadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bull Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1