WESLEY ROAD, WV8 1JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1JX

WESLEY ROAD, WV8 1JX, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1JX 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 1JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1JX, encompassing approximately 2704 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 1JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Duck Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Birches Park Road with total crimes: 2

WESLEY ROAD, WV8 1JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences108.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.03-45.45%
Burglary32.220.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-60.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

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 offences118.5037.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9650.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.76100.00%
Public order32.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences44.0733.33%
Other theft21.48-60.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.07400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8550.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.22-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6660.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.96-25.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.44-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.85-20.00%
Burglary21.48100.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.96150.00%
Shoplifting21.85100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.55-33.33%
Other theft32.220.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-33.33%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brookfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Duck Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Birches Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greenacre Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Florence Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bilbrook Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Forsythia Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Farm Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hattons Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pendinas Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Downie Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Woodside Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lime Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1