WV11 1BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV11 1BF

WV11 1BF, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.56 per 1,000 population. This WV11 1BF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV11 postcode area, which has experienced 355 crimes and a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV11 1BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV11 1BF, encompassing approximately 3081 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

WV11 1BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Church Street with total crimes: 11

WV11 1BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.5621.74%
Shoplifting269.0973.33%
Public order88.4414.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.60-36.36%
Other theft52.27-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.62-42.86%
Other crime31.3050.00%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Robbery10.65-66.67%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.889.52%
Shoplifting157.46-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour114.8722.22%
Vehicle crime73.5775.00%
Other theft72.270.00%
Public order72.2716.67%
Burglary42.27100.00%
Possession of weapons41.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30100.00%
Robbery31.3050.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.07-4.55%
Shoplifting166.81-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour95.19-18.18%
Public order62.92100.00%
Vehicle crime41.95-55.56%
Bicycle theft21.300.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-66.67%
Drugs10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.94-12.00%
Shoplifting197.1418.75%
Anti-social behaviour116.1783.33%
Vehicle crime93.5712.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.9220.00%
Other theft51.95150.00%
Burglary41.620.00%
Public order31.30-25.00%
Robbery20.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.9947.06%
Shoplifting168.116.67%
Vehicle crime85.19-27.27%
Robbery62.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.95-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.95-16.67%
Public order41.62100.00%
Bicycle theft21.30100.00%
Other theft20.65-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.66-5.56%
Shoplifting155.5287.50%
Vehicle crime114.87175.00%
Other theft73.57250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.27-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.2720.00%
Robbery41.95300.00%
Theft from the person21.30100.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Public order20.65-66.67%
Drugs10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.50-21.74%
Shoplifting85.84-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.60300.00%
Public order62.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9525.00%
Vehicle crime41.62-20.00%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Other theft20.97-66.67%
Robbery10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.770.00%
Shoplifting147.46180.00%
Other theft64.54200.00%
Vehicle crime51.95-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-20.00%
Public order41.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-33.33%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.85-17.86%
Vehicle crime67.46-50.00%
Shoplifting51.95-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.620.00%
Burglary41.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Public order30.97-25.00%
Other theft20.97-71.43%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.340.00%
Vehicle crime129.090.00%
Shoplifting123.890.00%
Other theft73.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.270.00%
Public order41.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20248
March 202411
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202312

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202415
June 202416
May 202419
April 202416
March 202415
February 20248
January 202414
December 20235
November 202312

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202423
June 202421
May 202422
April 202425
March 202417
February 202418
January 202423
December 202323
November 202328

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV11 1BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Church Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Okement Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 5. High Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Duke Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Frome Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Plym Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bluebell Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Backhouse Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 12. A4124
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Torridge Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Graiseley Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Frederick Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. East Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Portchester Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Halecroft Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1