WV10 8LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV10 8LW

WV10 8LW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.95 per 1,000 population. This WV10 8LW 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 8LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV10 8LW, encompassing approximately 2161 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV10 8LW 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 8LW 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.6342.86%
Anti-social behaviour34.63200.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.9440.00%
Public order33.2450.00%
Possession of weapons21.39100.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences910.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1666.67%
Public order22.310.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.57-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson35.5550.00%
Other theft31.3950.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Drugs11.39-50.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.80111.11%
Burglary38.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-33.33%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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 offences98.33-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson34.16-40.00%
Robbery21.390.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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 offences1110.64-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.0925.00%
Other crime22.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.93100.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.48100.00%
Other theft21.85100.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.55-70.83%
Criminal damage and arson23.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

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 offences2416.6584.62%
Criminal damage and arson411.10300.00%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.180.00%
Vehicle crime36.010.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202415
June 20249
May 202412
April 202419
March 20249
February 202411
January 202414
December 20237
November 202324
October 202313

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
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 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 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV10 8LW 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. Wildtree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Waterhead Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pear Tree Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Keats Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Addison Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Larkin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Underhill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Waterhead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Highfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1