BOSCOBEL CRESCENT, WV1 1QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 1QJ

BOSCOBEL CRESCENT, WV1 1QJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.65 per 1,000 population. This WV1 1QJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV1 postcode area, which has experienced 450 crimes and a crime rate of 25.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV1 1QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 1QJ, encompassing approximately 2211 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)

WV1 1QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxley Lane with total crimes: 7
  • A449 with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

BOSCOBEL CRESCENT, WV1 1QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.65-19.23%
Public order79.49133.33%
Shoplifting73.16-58.82%
Burglary53.16400.00%
Vehicle crime42.26100.00%
Robbery41.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.81-42.86%
Other theft41.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.81-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.81200.00%
Possession of weapons31.360.00%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2631.2036.84%
Shoplifting1711.7613.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1666.67%
Other theft32.2650.00%
Robbery31.360.00%
Public order31.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.45-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.55-36.67%
Shoplifting158.59200.00%
Burglary86.78700.00%
Public order63.62100.00%
Vehicle crime62.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.710.00%
Theft from the person41.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Other crime31.36-40.00%
Other theft21.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3026.2266.67%
Shoplifting513.56150.00%
Other crime52.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2633.33%
Other theft31.81-50.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-40.00%
Theft from the person21.360.00%
Robbery10.90-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.25-18.18%
Other theft68.14500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.26-82.35%
Burglary31.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.36-40.00%
Public order31.36200.00%
Shoplifting21.36-66.67%
Robbery20.90100.00%
Drugs10.90-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2230.7457.14%
Anti-social behaviour179.95112.50%
Shoplifting67.69100.00%
Vehicle crime52.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.2633.33%
Drugs41.81300.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Theft from the person21.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Other theft10.90-83.33%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.89-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour86.33300.00%
Other theft63.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.71-50.00%
Shoplifting31.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.36-25.00%
Theft from the person21.360.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Public order10.90-87.50%
Drugs10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.96-30.77%
Public order88.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.62500.00%
Other theft42.710.00%
Shoplifting41.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.81-33.33%
Burglary31.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.41-3.70%
Shoplifting611.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime62.710.00%
Other theft42.71-42.86%
Public order41.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.81100.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Burglary20.90-71.43%
Robbery10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2735.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.210.00%
Shoplifting83.620.00%
Burglary73.620.00%
Other theft73.160.00%
Vehicle crime63.160.00%
Other crime52.710.00%
Public order42.260.00%
Bicycle theft21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202417
June 202415
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202426
June 202419
May 202430
April 202418
March 202422
February 202414
January 202418
December 202326
November 202327

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20235

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 202417
February 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20238

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 1QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oxley Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. A449
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Boscobel Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bright Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Mostyn Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cross Street North
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oxley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Staveley Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Francis Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Badger Drive
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Red Hill Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Crown Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Stafford Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Jack Hayward Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Dunstall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1