WV5 9EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 9EJ

WV5 9EJ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population. This WV5 9EJ 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 9EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 9EJ, encompassing approximately 1979 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV5 9EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Windmill Bank with total crimes: 2
  • School Road with total crimes: 1

WV5 9EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.08-60.00%
Shoplifting42.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Other theft21.01-50.00%
Public order11.010.00%

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 offences1013.6411.11%
Shoplifting55.05150.00%
Other theft42.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.02-25.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences910.1112.50%
Other theft44.55-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.02300.00%
Shoplifting22.02100.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.10700.00%
Other theft54.04-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.53100.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.51-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

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 theft911.6280.00%
Shoplifting84.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.040.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-75.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft510.6166.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Shoplifting42.02100.00%
Vehicle crime32.0250.00%
Public order11.520.00%

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 offences37.07-70.00%
Other theft31.52-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.61233.33%
Other theft55.05-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.53100.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.03-40.00%
Public order21.52100.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.03-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.530.00%
Other theft22.02-50.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Public order11.010.00%

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 offences99.10125.00%
Other theft44.55-33.33%
Shoplifting22.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.030.00%
Drugs12.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20244
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 2. Windmill Bank
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Fold
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Maypole Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Orchard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bullmeadow Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Billy Buns Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1