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

Overview of Crime in WV8 2JW

BIRCHES ROAD, WV8 2JW, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This WV8 2JW 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 2JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 2JW, encompassing approximately 2384 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV8 2JW area, explore the WV8 2JW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV8 2JW 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

BIRCHES ROAD, WV8 2JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.8160.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.360.00%
Shoplifting32.10-50.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.52-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.100.00%
Burglary21.26100.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.90100.00%
Shoplifting63.36-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.520.00%
Public order31.26200.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

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
Shoplifting86.71166.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.36100.00%
Other theft21.68-66.67%
Public order10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

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 theft66.29500.00%
Shoplifting32.52-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.26100.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-83.33%
Other theft10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.71-14.29%
Shoplifting42.52-42.86%
Public order21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.3916.67%
Shoplifting72.9416.67%
Burglary22.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Public order20.84100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.5550.00%
Shoplifting62.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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
Shoplifting56.29150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.10-50.00%
Other theft31.680.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences85.87166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.36100.00%
Shoplifting20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.10-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.100.00%
Shoplifting31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20238
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
October 20233
July 20232

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
July 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 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
July 20231

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 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 2JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oakfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Jasmine Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Wesley 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
  • 12. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Forsythia Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1