PRINCES DRIVE, WV8 2DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 2DJ

PRINCES DRIVE, WV8 2DJ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.17 per 1,000 population. This WV8 2DJ 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 2DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 2DJ, encompassing approximately 2080 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 2DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Duck Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

PRINCES DRIVE, WV8 2DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences68.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.880.00%
Shoplifting31.440.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.290.00%
Shoplifting31.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.440.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.730.00%
Burglary22.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.77-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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
Shoplifting87.21166.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.850.00%
Other theft11.92-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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 theft66.73200.00%
Shoplifting32.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In February 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
Shoplifting66.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.880.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.77-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.2116.67%
Burglary23.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Public order20.96100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.2520.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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
Shoplifting56.25400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.4033.33%
Other theft21.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.400.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232

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
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
March 20242
January 20241

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 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Duck Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Gorsty Hayes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Oaken Park
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Bilbrook (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Heath Farm Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Primrose Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Princes Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1