MORETON ROAD, WV10 8LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV10 8LA

MORETON ROAD, WV10 8LA, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population. This WV10 8LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV10 postcode area, which has experienced 575 crimes and a crime rate of 9.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV10 8LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV10 8LA, encompassing approximately 3309 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV10 8LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadway with total crimes: 5
  • Collingwood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Alleston Road with total crimes: 3

MORETON ROAD, WV10 8LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.55900.00%
Burglary43.020.00%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.30-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.30-6.67%
Shoplifting124.23140.00%
Public order33.6350.00%
Bicycle theft30.910.00%
Burglary30.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-60.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.51-16.67%
Shoplifting51.51-64.29%
Burglary41.5133.33%
Other theft41.21-42.86%
Drugs31.210.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.30-30.00%
Other theft74.2375.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.81-72.73%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.92100.00%
Shoplifting206.65100.00%
Other theft46.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.970.00%
Shoplifting103.32-78.26%
Criminal damage and arson53.02-16.67%
Other theft21.510.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4622.0624.32%
Violence and sexual offences1113.90-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.3220.00%
Burglary41.810.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3722.3660.87%
Violence and sexual offences1511.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.53150.00%
Burglary41.5133.33%
Other theft31.210.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2313.30360.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.95-41.18%
Burglary33.020.00%
Public order30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.090.00%
Shoplifting55.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.510.00%
Other theft41.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 202414
March 202420
February 202410
January 202446
December 202337
November 202323
October 20235

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20247
June 202414
May 202415
April 20246
March 202422
February 202411
January 202411
December 202315
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Broadway
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Collingwood Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Alleston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bushbury Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Alleston Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sherborne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bentley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Somerford Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Three Tuns Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Kipling Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1