WV8 1BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1BX

WV8 1BX, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.97 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV8 postcode area, which has experienced 52 crimes and a crime rate of 3.30 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV8 1BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1BX, encompassing approximately 2016 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV8 1BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gorsty Hayes with total crimes: 2
  • Ward Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bentley Drive with total crimes: 1

WV8 1BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.970.00%
Public order21.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.95-66.67%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-50.00%
Drugs20.99100.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4428.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.46-20.00%
Other theft11.980.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.92250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.470.00%
Public order42.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.98-66.67%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.9750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49-33.33%
Other theft10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.96-25.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.47-42.86%
Other theft31.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4516.67%
Shoplifting33.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.4750.00%
Theft from the person12.970.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.46-33.33%
Other theft21.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.99-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%

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 offences67.930.00%
Shoplifting52.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.48200.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences67.930.00%
Shoplifting42.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.980.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Gorsty Hayes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Ward Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bentley Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Codsall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Arps Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bakers Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Wheeler Close
    Total1
    Public order1