GRIFFITHS DRIVE, WV11 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV11 2LJ

GRIFFITHS DRIVE, WV11 2LJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.91 per 1,000 population. This WV11 2LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV11 postcode area, which has experienced 357 crimes and a crime rate of 10.09 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV11 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV11 2LJ, encompassing approximately 3759 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WV11 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Raj Kumar Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Ashmore Avenue with total crimes: 3

GRIFFITHS DRIVE, WV11 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.9116.67%
Public order45.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.715.88%
Criminal damage and arson44.79-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-40.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.5088.89%
Anti-social behaviour54.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.33400.00%
Other crime41.330.00%
Shoplifting41.060.00%
Public order41.06100.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.85-55.00%
Vehicle crime42.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Other theft20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.5125.00%
Vehicle crime35.320.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.04128.57%
Anti-social behaviour34.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.99-56.25%
Burglary21.86-60.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.78-23.81%
Burglary54.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3366.67%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.315.00%
Public order65.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-25.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Shoplifting10.53-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.77-9.09%
Vehicle crime55.3225.00%
Burglary51.330.00%
Shoplifting41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-42.86%
Drugs21.060.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.5015.79%
Criminal damage and arson75.85-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.86300.00%
Shoplifting41.060.00%
Public order11.06-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.57-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson155.05275.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.99133.33%
Other theft31.8650.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
October 20235
September 20234
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202418
May 202417
April 20249
March 202420
February 202416
January 20247
December 202316
November 202321
October 202320
September 202322
August 202319
July 202328

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237
August 202315
July 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20237
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
October 20235
August 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
March 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV11 2LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Raj Kumar Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Ashmore Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Whitehouse Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hodson Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Griffiths Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Phillips Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ecclestone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Stanley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Adey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Stephens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Birch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blackham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Wood Side
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Newey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parry Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Whiston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1