WESLEY AVENUE, WV8 1JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1JZ

WESLEY AVENUE, WV8 1JZ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.66 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1JZ 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 1JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1JZ, encompassing approximately 1944 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 1JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wesley Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Alexander Road with total crimes: 2
  • Eastward Glen with total crimes: 1

WESLEY AVENUE, WV8 1JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.66-70.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2011.11%
Other crime25.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.2312.50%
Public order24.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.74300.00%
Public order24.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 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 offences43.60300.00%
Vehicle crime12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In February 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 offences12.06-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.63-14.29%
Public order23.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1475.00%
Other theft13.600.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.09-71.43%
Public order21.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wesley Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Alexander Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Eastward Glen
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Palmers Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lane Green Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Hattons Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Woodside Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heath Farm Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1