WV10 9UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV10 9UQ

WV10 9UQ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population. This WV10 9UQ 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 9UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV10 9UQ, encompassing approximately 4578 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WV10 9UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whetstone Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Bushbury Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sherborne Road with total crimes: 2

WV10 9UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.9018.75%
Criminal damage and arson24.15-33.33%
Other theft10.44-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.86-20.00%
Other theft43.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6650.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-66.67%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.80-4.76%
Shoplifting124.37140.00%
Vehicle crime32.62200.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Possession of weapons30.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Drugs20.44-50.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.2740.00%
Shoplifting54.59-58.33%
Drugs41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-33.33%
Other theft30.87-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6650.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.05-28.57%
Shoplifting123.289.09%
Criminal damage and arson62.62200.00%
Other theft51.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.1740.00%
Shoplifting114.5910.00%
Other theft32.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.177.14%
Shoplifting103.28-78.26%
Criminal damage and arson42.18-20.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4615.2931.43%
Violence and sexual offences1410.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.060.00%
Burglary11.09-75.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3518.3559.09%
Violence and sexual offences287.65154.55%
Criminal damage and arson56.12150.00%
Burglary41.0933.33%
Other theft30.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66200.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2212.45450.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.81-38.89%
Public order62.40200.00%
Other theft41.31-20.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-71.43%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.930.00%
Other theft51.530.00%
Shoplifting41.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202416
June 202420
May 202421
April 202415
March 202421
February 202415
January 202414
December 202328
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202412
May 20245
April 202412
March 202411
February 202410
January 202446
December 202335
November 202322
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV10 9UQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whetstone Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Bushbury Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sherborne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Walker Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Fordhouse Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Jenks Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lowcroft Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Whitgreave Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Low Hill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Morrison Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whetstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Malvern Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wingfoot Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hillstone Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Leacroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Perry Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1