WV8 1NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1NY

WV8 1NY, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1NY 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 1NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1NY, encompassing approximately 2493 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV8 1NY 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

WV8 1NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences97.2228.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.610.00%
Public order21.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In August 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 offences77.2275.00%
Shoplifting32.810.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Shoplifting31.60-50.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.010.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-50.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.62-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.01166.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.210.00%
Other theft11.60-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.82500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.41100.00%
Shoplifting31.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.41-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4133.33%
Shoplifting41.60-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.2216.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60200.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.8220.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.000.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

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 2 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV8 1NY 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. Willow Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Forsythia Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Suckling Green Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Farm Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hattons Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pendinas Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lime Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ash Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1