WILKES ROAD, WV8 1RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1RZ

WILKES ROAD, WV8 1RZ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.72 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1RZ 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 1RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1RZ, encompassing approximately 2421 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 1RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gorsty Hayes with total crimes: 2
  • Roseville Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Ward Road with total crimes: 1

WILKES ROAD, WV8 1RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.720.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-50.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-90.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In June 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 offences107.0242.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.13-20.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.43133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.890.00%
Public order42.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.65-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In April 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 offences33.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%
Public order10.410.00%

In March 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 offences34.54-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-57.14%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.89-28.57%
Other theft32.060.00%

In January 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 offences74.960.00%
Shoplifting32.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.3075.00%
Theft from the person12.890.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences43.72-42.86%
Other theft21.65100.00%
Shoplifting20.83-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.850.00%
Shoplifting52.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.06200.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.020.00%
Shoplifting42.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Gorsty Hayes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Roseville Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ward Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bentley Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Codsall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Arps Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bakers Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Wheeler Close
    Total1
    Public order1