WV5 9EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 9EZ

WV5 9EZ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.65 per 1,000 population. This WV5 9EZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV5 postcode area, which has experienced 86 crimes and a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV5 9EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 9EZ, encompassing approximately 1897 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WV5 9EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Sunny Hill Close with total crimes: 2

WV5 9EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences812.650.00%
Shoplifting54.22150.00%
Other theft42.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

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 offences89.4914.29%
Other theft34.22-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Shoplifting21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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 offences77.91600.00%
Other theft53.69-44.44%
Public order12.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-87.50%

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 theft911.6080.00%
Shoplifting84.74100.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.22-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%

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 theft512.1266.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.6425.00%
Vehicle crime42.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.110.00%
Shoplifting42.11100.00%
Public order12.110.00%

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 offences48.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.11200.00%
Other theft31.58-40.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%

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 offences810.02300.00%
Other theft54.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.64100.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

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 theft67.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.16-66.67%
Public order21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

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
Shoplifting610.54200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.160.00%
Other theft21.58-50.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%

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 offences910.0280.00%
Other theft44.74-33.33%
Public order22.11100.00%
Shoplifting21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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 theft68.43-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.16-44.44%
Drugs12.640.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.65200.00%
Other theft74.74600.00%
Burglary23.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Public order10.53-80.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In July 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order59.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.640.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239
September 20235
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20235

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sunny Hill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walk Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Battlefield Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Fold
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Rookery Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Stanham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Link Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1