WATERHEAD DRIVE, WV10 8NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV10 8NU

WATERHEAD DRIVE, WV10 8NU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population. This WV10 8NU 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 8NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV10 8NU, encompassing approximately 1461 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV10 8NU 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
  • Wildtree Avenue with total crimes: 2

WATERHEAD DRIVE, WV10 8NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson713.00133.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.10100.00%
Possession of weapons21.37100.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In July 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 offences911.6380.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.16-25.00%
Public order32.05200.00%
Possession of weapons12.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.42100.00%
Public order12.740.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.16-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.2160.00%
Other theft15.470.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Public order10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.84-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson33.42-40.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.3180.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.16150.00%
Possession of weapons23.42100.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.42100.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.05-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.6328.57%
Criminal damage and arson46.160.00%
Vehicle crime22.740.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.160.00%
Vehicle crime24.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20249
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV10 8NU 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. Wildtree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Waterhead Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Larkin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Underhill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Waterhead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1