WV8 1NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1NZ

WV8 1NZ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1NZ 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 1NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1NZ, encompassing approximately 2374 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WV8 1NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duck Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Willow Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Forsythia Grove with total crimes: 2

WV8 1NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences65.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-66.67%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.53-25.00%
Shoplifting31.260.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.050.00%
Shoplifting31.68-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.26-33.33%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.530.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.32-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.53-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.74166.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.37400.00%
Other theft12.11-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.89200.00%
Shoplifting32.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.84-75.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In February 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
Shoplifting66.3250.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.53-20.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences57.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1133.33%
Shoplifting41.68-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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
Shoplifting77.5816.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.3220.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.320.00%
Shoplifting52.110.00%
Public order22.110.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 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
October 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 1NZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Duck Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Willow Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Forsythia Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Suckling Green Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Pendinas Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lime Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ash Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wheelfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1