Is WV8 Safe?
South Staffordshire, Codsall
Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk
Overall safety rating
Below average crime
WV8 has 15% fewer burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
78
2.85 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
1,524
55.7 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-04 to 2026-03
10
6
6
9
10
3
4
2
8
10
4
6
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
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Dec 25
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Feb 26
Mar 26
Property types in WV8
Source: Census 2021 · 11,516 households
Detached 35%Semi-detached 39%Terraced 13%Flats 11%
Neighbourhood crime detail
WV8 sits within Codsall. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Start Free Security CheckCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.