BIRCHES ROAD, WV8 2JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 2JJ

BIRCHES ROAD, WV8 2JJ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.86 per 1,000 population. This WV8 2JJ 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 2JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 2JJ, encompassing approximately 2034 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 2JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Wesley Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Duck Lane with total crimes: 3

BIRCHES ROAD, WV8 2JJ 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 Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.86-33.33%
Burglary22.950.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3712.50%
Other crime24.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft20.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.930.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.85300.00%
Public order33.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.440.00%
Other theft20.98-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.90150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.46100.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.95-60.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.410.00%
Public order22.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences54.4225.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.460.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences43.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-71.43%
Public order20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 2 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 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 2 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wesley Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Duck Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Palmers Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lane Green Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Hattons Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Woodside Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bilbrook (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Heath Farm Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1