WV10 8SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV10 8SQ

WV10 8SQ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.12 per 1,000 population. This WV10 8SQ 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 8SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV10 8SQ, encompassing approximately 3736 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV10 8SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wildtree Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Carlyle Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Keats Grove with total crimes: 4

WV10 8SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.1247.06%
Criminal damage and arson66.69-14.29%
Public order41.61100.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In June 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 offences1710.17-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson74.55-22.22%
Vehicle crime31.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-50.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.85-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson96.4228.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.4133.33%
Public order31.07-50.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.12160.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.9640.00%
Public order61.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61200.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.23-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.6866.67%
Drugs21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.80100.00%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.4410.53%
Public order55.620.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.83-44.12%
Possession of weapons35.090.00%
Shoplifting20.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.4536.00%
Shoplifting69.10500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-25.00%
Public order30.80-25.00%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.588.70%
Anti-social behaviour46.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07100.00%
Public order41.07300.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other crime20.54-60.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.5827.78%
Anti-social behaviour56.1625.00%
Other crime51.34400.00%
Possession of weapons41.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-66.67%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.51-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson64.82-50.00%
Public order61.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.210.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20236

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202417
May 202424
April 202426
March 202410
February 202414
January 202421
December 202319
November 202334
October 202325
September 202323
August 202318
July 202328

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
August 20236
July 202312

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
October 20234
September 20235
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wildtree Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Carlyle Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Keats Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Betjeman Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Dryden Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Neve Avenue
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tennyson Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dickens Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westcroft Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Keats Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Masefield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Emerson Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wordsworth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Chesterton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Larkin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Other theft1