WV5 9DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 9DW

WV5 9DW, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population. This WV5 9DW 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 9DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 9DW, encompassing approximately 1868 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV5 9DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Sunny Hill Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Fold with total crimes: 1

WV5 9DW 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.96-20.00%
Public order22.14100.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Shoplifting21.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.03-16.67%
Shoplifting42.68-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Other theft21.07-50.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.78-25.00%
Shoplifting53.21150.00%
Other theft42.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.6360.00%
Other theft34.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.96400.00%
Other theft52.68-44.44%
Public order12.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-87.50%

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 theft911.2480.00%
Shoplifting84.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft510.7066.67%
Vehicle crime42.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.140.00%
Shoplifting42.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.96-57.14%
Other theft31.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.17250.00%
Other theft53.75-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.96200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.210.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.61-77.78%
Other theft21.07-50.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.2480.00%
Other theft44.82-33.33%
Public order22.14100.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.210.00%
Drugs12.680.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 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 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

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
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sunny Hill Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Copper Beech Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Grange
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Windmill Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ounsdale Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bull Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1