MERRICK ROAD, WV11 3NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV11 3NU

MERRICK ROAD, WV11 3NU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.18 per 1,000 population. This WV11 3NU 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 3NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV11 3NU, encompassing approximately 3045 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV11 3NU area, explore the WV11 3NU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WV11 3NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Wyrley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Firsvale Road with total crimes: 3

MERRICK ROAD, WV11 3NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.1860.00%
Shoplifting55.25-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-40.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.52-16.67%
Shoplifting73.2840.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3025.00%
Vehicle crime51.6425.00%
Public order21.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.18-14.29%
Shoplifting53.94400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.640.00%
Vehicle crime41.31300.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.1716.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.60250.00%
Other crime32.30200.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.5150.00%
Shoplifting83.94700.00%
Vehicle crime32.63-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.52166.67%
Vehicle crime52.63-16.67%
Public order41.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9950.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.2520.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.97-84.21%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.1746.15%
Vehicle crime56.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64100.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.18-18.75%
Public order44.27300.00%
Vehicle crime41.31300.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.220.00%
Burglary25.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202410
June 202412
May 202414
April 202412
March 20248
February 20243
January 202419
December 202313
November 202316

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 2. Wyrley Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Firsvale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. The Broads
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Castlebridge Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Lawrence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Damson Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Broad Lane North
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Marlowe Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Merrick Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1