WV8 1GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1GB

WV8 1GB, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.17 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1GB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV8 postcode area, which has experienced 79 crimes and a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV8 1GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1GB, encompassing approximately 1575 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 1GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cottage View with total crimes: 1
  • Teviot Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Yew Tree Gardens with total crimes: 1

WV8 1GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.270.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime11.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.44-42.86%
Vehicle crime12.540.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.89133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.90100.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.90-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.54100.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.63-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-62.50%
Robbery11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3560.00%
Burglary15.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.440.00%
Vehicle crime13.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

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May 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order 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. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cottage View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Teviot Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Yew Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bushell Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Meadows Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1