WV10 8LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV10 8LR

WV10 8LR, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.70 per 1,000 population. This WV10 8LR 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 8LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV10 8LR, encompassing approximately 2381 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WV10 8LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tennyson Road with total crimes: 7
  • Westcroft Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Ken Purchase Gardens with total crimes: 3

WV10 8LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.70-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson96.3028.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.78300.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.2841.67%
Criminal damage and arson77.1440.00%
Public order32.9450.00%
Possession of weapons21.26100.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.34-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson55.0466.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.10100.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.34-43.48%
Vehicle crime45.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Other theft31.2650.00%
Drugs11.26-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.38155.56%
Burglary49.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Other theft20.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.82-18.18%
Other theft33.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-40.00%
Robbery21.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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 offences1110.08-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.620.00%
Other crime22.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.92112.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.14150.00%
Other theft22.10100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

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 offences85.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-75.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.5484.62%
Vehicle crime410.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.68300.00%
Drugs11.680.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.660.00%
Vehicle crime45.460.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202417
June 202412
May 202413
April 202423
March 20249
February 202411
January 202417
December 20238
November 202324
October 202313

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Tennyson Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Westcroft Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ken Purchase Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Newman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Greensway
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. New Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sundour Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Wildtree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Waterhead Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. B4156
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pear Tree Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Keats Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Addison Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wood Hayes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Larkin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Waterhead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Highfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1