WV11 9BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV11 9BJ

WV11 9BJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This WV11 9BJ 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 9BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV11 9BJ, encompassing approximately 3423 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV11 9BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Castlebridge Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 2

WV11 9BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.72-20.00%
Shoplifting52.34150.00%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.30-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0514.29%
Vehicle crime44.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17200.00%
Other crime10.88-66.67%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.1827.27%
Criminal damage and arson44.09300.00%
Public order31.17200.00%
Other crime30.88200.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3083.33%
Vehicle crime63.2120.00%
Shoplifting21.75100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.7525.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.67-57.14%
Vehicle crime41.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.72-12.50%
Vehicle crime44.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.6414.29%
Vehicle crime54.67400.00%
Public order41.46100.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.72-41.67%
Burglary24.09-66.67%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Other theft20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.900.00%
Vehicle crime77.010.00%
Burglary62.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Possession of weapons30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 202416
May 202414
April 202411
March 20246
February 20246
January 202414
December 202316
November 202314
October 202324

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV11 9BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Castlebridge Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Lawrence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Lich Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Marlowe Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Merrick Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Olinthus Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Lichwood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Whiston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1