KINGSLEY GARDENS, WV8 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 2AJ

KINGSLEY GARDENS, WV8 2AJ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.48 per 1,000 population. This WV8 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 2AJ, encompassing approximately 1723 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

WV8 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maybury Close with total crimes: 2
  • Flemmynge Close with total crimes: 1
  • Warner Road with total crimes: 1

KINGSLEY GARDENS, WV8 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.740.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.320.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.3850.00%
Shoplifting31.740.00%
Drugs21.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.16-80.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.90150.00%
Public order32.90200.00%
Burglary11.740.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.90-50.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.22400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.90-20.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.80-16.67%
Shoplifting32.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.06100.00%
Theft from the person13.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.06-25.00%
Other theft21.74100.00%
Shoplifting21.16-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.9633.33%
Shoplifting42.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.32200.00%
Other theft11.740.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.740.00%
Burglary11.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV8 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maybury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Flemmynge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Warner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1