WV12 5GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5GQ

WV12 5GQ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 466.24 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5GQ 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 5GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5GQ, encompassing approximately 49 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)

WV12 5GQ 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

WV12 5GQ 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 offences8466.24-20.00%
Shoplifting5162.17150.00%
Other theft3101.36200.00%
Burglary260.810.00%
Public order240.540.00%
Possession of weapons140.540.00%
Robbery120.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.27-50.00%

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 offences10506.78-37.50%
Vehicle crime4202.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour381.090.00%
Public order260.81100.00%
Shoplifting240.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.54-50.00%
Other theft140.540.00%
Possession of weapons120.270.00%

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 offences16628.4114.29%
Vehicle crime4324.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson481.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour381.09200.00%
Other crime160.81-66.67%
Public order120.27-66.67%
Burglary120.270.00%
Bicycle theft120.270.00%

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 offences14567.6027.27%
Criminal damage and arson4283.80300.00%
Public order381.09200.00%
Other crime360.81200.00%
Other theft160.810.00%
Burglary120.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.270.00%
Vehicle crime120.27-83.33%

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 offences11506.7883.33%
Vehicle crime6222.9820.00%
Shoplifting2121.63100.00%
Burglary140.540.00%
Public order120.27-75.00%
Other crime120.270.00%
Drugs120.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons120.27-50.00%

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 offences6527.050.00%
Vehicle crime5121.6325.00%
Public order4101.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson381.090.00%
Other theft360.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour260.810.00%
Possession of weapons240.540.00%
Shoplifting140.540.00%

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 offences6324.34-57.14%
Vehicle crime4121.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson381.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour260.810.00%
Burglary140.540.00%

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 offences14466.24-12.50%
Vehicle crime4283.80-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson381.0950.00%
Burglary160.81-50.00%
Other theft120.270.00%

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 offences16668.9514.29%
Vehicle crime5324.34400.00%
Public order4101.36100.00%
Burglary281.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.54100.00%
Bicycle theft140.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.270.00%
Other crime120.270.00%
Shoplifting120.270.00%

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 offences14466.24-41.67%
Burglary2283.80-66.67%
Public order240.54-33.33%
Other theft240.540.00%
Vehicle crime140.54-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson120.27-66.67%
Other crime120.270.00%

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 offences241033.840.00%
Vehicle crime7486.510.00%
Burglary6141.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson3121.630.00%
Public order360.810.00%
Possession of weapons360.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.810.00%
Shoplifting120.270.00%
Other crime120.270.00%
Drugs120.270.00%
Robbery120.270.00%

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 WV12 5GQ 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