WV8 1PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1PQ

WV8 1PQ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1PQ 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 1PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1PQ, encompassing approximately 2662 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 1PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Forsythia Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Lime Tree Gardens with total crimes: 1

WV8 1PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5050.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.38-28.57%
Other theft11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2616.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.63-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson12.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.51600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6350.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences44.88-66.67%
Other theft31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.880.00%
Vehicle crime13.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 6 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
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willow Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Forsythia Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lime Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Cottage View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Teviot Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Yew Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bushell Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Meadows Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ash Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1