ST BENEDICTS ROAD, WV5 9HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 9HS

ST BENEDICTS ROAD, WV5 9HS, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 population. This WV5 9HS 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 9HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 9HS, encompassing approximately 2352 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV5 9HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • The Fold with total crimes: 1
  • Kirkstone Crescent with total crimes: 1

ST BENEDICTS ROAD, WV5 9HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Shoplifting20.85-50.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.230.00%
Shoplifting42.55-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Other theft21.28-50.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

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 offences69.78-14.29%
Shoplifting52.55150.00%
Other theft42.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-25.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

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 offences77.23133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.980.00%
Other theft21.70-60.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.68-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences32.1350.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-87.50%

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 theft99.78125.00%
Shoplifting83.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.700.00%
Other theft41.7033.33%
Shoplifting41.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.70100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.68-40.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 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 theft57.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.13100.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.9566.67%
Public order32.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.55-62.50%
Other theft31.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Burglary20.85-33.33%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.500.00%
Other theft43.400.00%
Burglary31.700.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kirkstone Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Grange
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Windmill Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ounsdale Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1