WV10 8PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV10 8PS

WV10 8PS, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.03 per 1,000 population. This WV10 8PS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV10 postcode area, which has experienced 677 crimes and a crime rate of 10.98 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV10 8PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV10 8PS, encompassing approximately 1329 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV10 8PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wildtree Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • B4156 with total crimes: 2
  • Westcroft Avenue with total crimes: 2

WV10 8PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.0322.22%
Criminal damage and arson38.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.260.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.5412.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.770.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime36.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26200.00%
Other theft22.26-33.33%
Drugs11.50-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.0520.00%
Other theft39.0250.00%
Burglary32.260.00%
Drugs22.260.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Other crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.5250.00%
Other theft22.260.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.03-50.00%
Other crime26.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.05433.33%
Criminal damage and arson412.03300.00%
Burglary13.01-50.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.02-81.25%
Vehicle crime22.26-33.33%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.3060.00%
Vehicle crime312.0350.00%
Drugs12.260.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.78-16.67%
Other crime27.52100.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Drugs11.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.7920.00%
Drugs29.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Possession of weapons21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-85.71%
Other crime10.750.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.30-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour77.52250.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.26-87.50%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.020.00%
Vehicle crime36.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.260.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
February 20248
January 202416
December 20233
November 202316
October 202310
September 202312
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20238

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 8PS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wildtree Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. B4156
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Westcroft Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Keats Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Wheeler Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Balmain Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wood Hayes Croft
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Larkin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1