MELROSE DRIVE, WV6 7XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 7XH

MELROSE DRIVE, WV6 7XH, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 population. This WV6 7XH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV6 postcode area, which has experienced 77 crimes and a crime rate of 1.69 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV6 7XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 7XH, encompassing approximately 3457 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV6 7XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tamar Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Crowland Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Trent Close with total crimes: 2

MELROSE DRIVE, WV6 7XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.52333.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.76166.67%
Public order22.310.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.05-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Shoplifting30.8750.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9275.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Shoplifting20.58-50.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 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 offences44.34-42.86%
Shoplifting41.16100.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.780.00%
Vehicle crime32.020.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.8975.00%
Other theft22.02100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.16-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.5062.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.760.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-83.33%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5060.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.74100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.34-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.4533.33%
Other theft21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 202313
November 20238
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20244
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV6 7XH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tamar Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Crowland Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Trent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Oatlands Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Moor Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cloverdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cheshire Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wells Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Manston Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Troon Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kelso Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Browning Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1