WV5 9EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 9EX

WV5 9EX, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.20 per 1,000 population. This WV5 9EX 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 9EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 9EX, encompassing approximately 1943 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV5 9EX 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 9EX 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 offences47.20-50.00%
Shoplifting42.06-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.060.00%
Other theft21.03-50.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.350.00%
Shoplifting54.12150.00%
Other theft42.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.060.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

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 offences89.2614.29%
Other theft34.12-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Shoplifting21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In May 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 offences77.72600.00%
Other theft53.60-44.44%
Public order12.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-87.50%

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 theft911.3280.00%
Shoplifting84.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.12-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%

In March 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 theft511.8366.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.5725.00%
Vehicle crime42.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.060.00%
Shoplifting42.06100.00%
Public order12.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.06200.00%
Other theft31.54-40.00%
Shoplifting21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In January 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 offences89.78300.00%
Other theft54.12-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.57100.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.69200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.09-66.67%
Public order21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.090.00%
Other theft21.54-50.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%

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 offences99.7880.00%
Other theft44.63-33.33%
Public order22.06100.00%
Shoplifting21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.090.00%
Drugs12.570.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 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 9EX 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. Battlefield Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Fold
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Maypole Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1