ORWELL CLOSE, WV11 3LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV11 3LX

ORWELL CLOSE, WV11 3LX, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.38 per 1,000 population. This WV11 3LX 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 3LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV11 3LX, encompassing approximately 2219 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV11 3LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holberg Grove with total crimes: 28
  • Firsvale Road with total crimes: 3
  • Easton Gardens with total crimes: 2

ORWELL CLOSE, WV11 3LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2619.3830.00%
Violence and sexual offences711.72-12.50%
Vehicle crime43.15100.00%
Burglary31.80200.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2015.77-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences89.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2313.52228.57%
Vehicle crime210.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90100.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.66-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson43.150.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-80.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.27433.33%
Violence and sexual offences57.2125.00%
Vehicle crime42.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.76100.00%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Shoplifting31.80-25.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.60-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.80-50.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.76-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences43.6033.33%
Vehicle crime21.80100.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.76350.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.0650.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-71.43%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.410.00%
Burglary13.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20244
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202420
June 202423
May 20247
April 202416
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV11 3LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Holberg Grove
    Total28
    Shoplifting26
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Firsvale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Easton Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Silverton Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Milford Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Beaver Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Calver Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Brackenwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Southfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fibbersley
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Redstone Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1