WV5 9HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 9HY

WV5 9HY, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.28 per 1,000 population. This WV5 9HY 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 9HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 9HY, encompassing approximately 2272 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV5 9HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Sunny Hill Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Fold with total crimes: 1

WV5 9HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.28-20.00%
Public order21.76100.00%
Shoplifting20.88-50.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.6025.00%
Shoplifting42.20-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Public order10.880.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.36150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.20-60.00%
Other theft31.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.80100.00%
Other theft34.40-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.16400.00%
Other theft52.20-44.44%
Burglary12.200.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-87.50%

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 theft99.24125.00%
Shoplifting83.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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 behaviour47.040.00%
Other theft41.7633.33%
Shoplifting41.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%

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 theft34.40-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.320.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.84200.00%
Public order22.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-76.92%
Other theft21.32-50.00%
Burglary10.88-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.000.00%
Other theft45.720.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
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 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
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sunny Hill Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Copper Beech Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kirkstone Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Grange
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Windmill Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ounsdale Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1