WV12 4PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 4PJ

WV12 4PJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.33 per 1,000 population. This WV12 4PJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV12 postcode area, which has experienced 185 crimes and a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV12 4PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 4PJ, encompassing approximately 1435 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV12 4PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wyrley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Firsvale Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Broads with total crimes: 3

WV12 4PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.3322.22%
Anti-social behaviour37.660.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%
Shoplifting10.70-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.0250.00%
Shoplifting56.270.00%
Vehicle crime33.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09200.00%
Other crime12.090.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.93-14.29%
Shoplifting54.18400.00%
Vehicle crime33.48200.00%
Robbery22.090.00%
Public order21.39-33.33%
Burglary11.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson820.20700.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.57-46.15%
Other theft34.88200.00%
Other crime32.09200.00%
Public order32.090.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Shoplifting10.70-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.8185.71%
Shoplifting69.060.00%
Vehicle crime24.18-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.1575.00%
Vehicle crime64.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.180.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.97-76.47%
Vehicle crime22.79-50.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.2030.77%
Vehicle crime411.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.790.00%
Public order22.09100.00%
Other theft11.39-66.67%
Robbery10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.9362.50%
Other theft39.06200.00%
Vehicle crime22.09-50.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.84-46.67%
Vehicle crime45.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.79200.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.110.00%
Vehicle crime310.450.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247
April 202413
March 20247
February 20244
January 202417
December 202313
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20248
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV12 4PJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wyrley Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Firsvale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. The Broads
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Silverton Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Milford Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Brackenwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pool Hayes Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Damson Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Merrick Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Redstone Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1