WV10 8DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV10 8DX

WV10 8DX, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This WV10 8DX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV10 postcode area, which has experienced 677 crimes and a crime rate of 10.98 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV10 8DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV10 8DX, encompassing approximately 2112 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV10 8DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northwood Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • Somerford Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Alleston Walk with total crimes: 2

WV10 8DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.68-25.00%
Other theft22.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.790.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Burglary20.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-75.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary411.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8933.33%
Other theft31.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-33.33%
Drugs20.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.42-62.50%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Shoplifting21.42-77.78%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.26-11.11%
Vehicle crime33.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.58-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson34.260.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.47266.67%
Burglary35.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary47.1033.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.89-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.58-22.22%
Burglary33.31200.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.58-10.00%
Burglary14.260.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.3111.11%
Criminal damage and arson64.7320.00%
Shoplifting32.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Public order10.95-66.67%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences910.89-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson54.260.00%
Public order32.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.580.00%
Public order32.370.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20249
January 202411
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310
August 20239
July 202316

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20236
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20249
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV10 8DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Northwood Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Somerford Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Alleston Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Moreton Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Northwood Park Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hellier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Collingwood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Short Road
    Total1
    Other theft1