WV10 8LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV10 8LQ

WV10 8LQ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.89 per 1,000 population. This WV10 8LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV10 postcode area, which has experienced 76 crimes and a crime rate of 1.23 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV10 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV10 8LQ, encompassing approximately 2482 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV10 8LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wildtree Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Highfield Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Betjeman Place with total crimes: 4

WV10 8LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.8927.27%
Criminal damage and arson75.6440.00%
Public order32.8250.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Possession of weapons21.21100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.430.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.47-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.4366.67%
Other theft32.01200.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.68111.11%
Criminal damage and arson37.650.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In March 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 offences97.25-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson33.63-40.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.07-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.4325.00%
Burglary32.010.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.4787.50%
Criminal damage and arson46.04100.00%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.10118.18%
Criminal damage and arson49.67300.00%
Vehicle crime21.61-50.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.46-21.43%
Vehicle crime44.430.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.280.00%
Vehicle crime45.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202411
May 202411
April 202419
March 20249
February 202411
January 202415
December 20238
November 202324
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wildtree Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Highfield Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Betjeman Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Newman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tennyson Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dickens Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westcroft Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Keats Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Masefield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Larkin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Other theft1