WV8 1HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1HY

WV8 1HY, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.64 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1HY 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 1HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1HY, encompassing approximately 3010 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 1HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Jasmine Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Wesley Road with total crimes: 2

WV8 1HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3122.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.65-25.00%
Shoplifting11.00-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In May 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 offences97.97125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.99300.00%
Public order31.3350.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Shoplifting20.66100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.32-20.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6566.67%
Other theft31.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.66-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6411.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.32-40.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.31-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9966.67%
Other theft21.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.64-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour33.3250.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.310.00%
Other theft43.650.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-60.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6483.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.99-40.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.660.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311
September 202311
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 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
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Oakfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Jasmine Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Wesley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Downie Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Farm Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Hattons Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pendinas Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Brookfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Florence Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bilbrook Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cherry Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cedar Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Forsythia Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1