MOUNT CLOSE, WV5 9ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 9ER

MOUNT CLOSE, WV5 9ER, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This WV5 9ER 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 9ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 9ER, encompassing approximately 2142 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

WV5 9ER 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

MOUNT CLOSE, WV5 9ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.60-20.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-80.00%
Other theft20.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%

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 offences1012.1342.86%
Shoplifting54.67150.00%
Other theft42.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.9340.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.27100.00%
Other theft31.87-40.00%
Shoplifting21.40100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In May 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 theft57.00-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences52.33400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Shoplifting10.93-87.50%

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 theft911.20125.00%
Shoplifting84.20100.00%
Drugs23.730.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.47100.00%
Other theft41.8733.33%
Shoplifting41.87100.00%
Vehicle crime21.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.00-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.40-60.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

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 theft57.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.33150.00%
Shoplifting22.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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 theft55.1366.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.330.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.47150.00%
Other theft32.33-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.40-50.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.53100.00%
Other theft41.87-33.33%
Shoplifting21.87100.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In September 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 theft66.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.800.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202410
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 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 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 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 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 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 1.50 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 2. Windmill Bank
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hatch Heath Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Orchard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bullmeadow Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1