WV8 1AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1AB

WV8 1AB, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV8 postcode area, which has experienced 65 crimes and a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV8 1AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1AB, encompassing approximately 2287 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV8 1AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jasmine Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

WV8 1AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.25200.00%
Shoplifting31.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-50.00%
Other theft20.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.6233.33%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.25-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.99166.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.50400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.19-50.00%
Other theft10.44-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.68100.00%
Shoplifting31.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-75.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.5650.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.62-33.33%
Other theft21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.62100.00%
Shoplifting41.75-42.86%
Burglary11.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.1814.29%
Shoplifting73.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.060.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9916.67%
Shoplifting63.0620.00%
Vehicle crime12.620.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences66.5620.00%
Shoplifting52.62400.00%
Other theft12.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.620.00%
Shoplifting12.190.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.19-33.33%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Shoplifting10.87-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.750.00%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV8 1AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jasmine Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Forsythia Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Red Rock Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ward Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1