WV5 9JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV5 9JA

WV5 9JA, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.46 per 1,000 population. This WV5 9JA 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 9JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV5 9JA, encompassing approximately 1681 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV5 9JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Bullmeadow Lane with total crimes: 4

WV5 9JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1015.4625.00%
Shoplifting55.95150.00%
Other theft42.970.00%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-50.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences811.3033.33%
Other theft44.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.38300.00%
Shoplifting22.38100.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.92500.00%
Other theft53.57-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.970.00%
Shoplifting11.19-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

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 theft913.0880.00%
Shoplifting85.35100.00%
Public order14.760.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft510.7066.67%
Shoplifting42.97100.00%
Vehicle crime32.3850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Public order11.190.00%

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 theft36.54-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.78-77.78%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.70200.00%
Other theft55.35-16.67%
Shoplifting22.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.19-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.57-40.00%
Public order21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.970.00%
Other theft21.78-50.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Public order11.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.3266.67%
Other theft42.97-33.33%
Shoplifting22.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.9220.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.5750.00%
Drugs11.780.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.92400.00%
Burglary22.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.320.00%
Public order32.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.780.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236
August 20235
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 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 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

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 9JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bullmeadow Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ladywell Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. The Fold
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Stanham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Link Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Mount Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Billy Buns Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1