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

Overview of Crime in WV8 2JP

BIRCHES ROAD, WV8 2JP, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This WV8 2JP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV8 postcode area, which has experienced 65 crimes and a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV8 2JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 2JP, encompassing approximately 2268 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 2JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Jasmine Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Wesley Road with total crimes: 2

BIRCHES ROAD, WV8 2JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9412.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.970.00%
Other crime22.200.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%

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 offences85.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.530.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.440.00%

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 offences88.82300.00%
Public order33.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

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 order23.090.00%
Other theft20.88-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

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 theft55.29150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.20100.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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 offences22.65-60.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

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 offences54.850.00%
Public order22.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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 offences53.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 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 offences54.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.20100.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In October 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 offences33.97-57.14%
Other theft21.320.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

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 offences75.29250.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%

In July 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.880.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
July 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Oakfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Jasmine Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Wesley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Downie Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. South View Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Farm Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Hattons Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pendinas Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Brookfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1