WV8 1GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1GP

WV8 1GP, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.61 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1GP 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 1GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1GP, encompassing approximately 2214 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 1GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maybury Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wheelfield with total crimes: 1
  • Flemmynge Close with total crimes: 1

WV8 1GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences53.610.00%
Vehicle crime12.260.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%

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 arson43.610.00%
Public order21.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

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 offences35.42-70.00%
Shoplifting31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-50.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.6842.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.52-20.00%
Other theft11.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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 offences78.13133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.160.00%
Public order42.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.81-66.67%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-25.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.42-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.81-40.00%
Shoplifting31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.16-28.57%
Other theft32.260.00%

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 offences75.4216.67%
Shoplifting33.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%

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 offences63.1650.00%
Theft from the person12.710.00%

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 offences44.06-50.00%
Other theft21.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.90-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.0333.33%
Shoplifting53.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26200.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 offences67.230.00%
Shoplifting42.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 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 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Maybury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Wheelfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Flemmynge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Warner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Bakers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1