WYVERN CLOSE, WV12 5UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5UF

WYVERN CLOSE, WV12 5UF, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.42 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5UF 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 5UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5UF, encompassing approximately 1166 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV12 5UF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wyrley Road with total crimes: 6
  • The Broads with total crimes: 3
  • Castlebridge Gardens with total crimes: 3

WYVERN CLOSE, WV12 5UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.42-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.710.00%
Public order32.5750.00%
Possession of weapons22.570.00%
Burglary11.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.2825.00%
Shoplifting58.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2850.00%
Vehicle crime32.57-25.00%
Public order22.570.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In June 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 offences821.42-42.86%
Shoplifting56.86400.00%
Vehicle crime44.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.430.00%
Robbery21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-71.43%
Other theft11.71-66.67%
Other crime10.86-66.67%

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 offences1429.1475.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.00600.00%
Other crime36.000.00%
Other theft32.570.00%
Burglary22.570.00%
Public order21.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.71-50.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.86-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.0033.33%
Shoplifting66.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.14200.00%
Vehicle crime32.57-25.00%
Public order22.57100.00%
Robbery11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.00-73.33%
Vehicle crime43.43100.00%
Burglary13.43-50.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.1487.50%
Criminal damage and arson412.8533.33%
Other theft23.43100.00%
Burglary21.71100.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Public order11.710.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.8650.00%
Other theft12.570.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.856.67%
Criminal damage and arson213.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.71-80.00%
Burglary10.86-75.00%
Public order10.86-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.280.00%
Vehicle crime512.850.00%
Burglary44.280.00%
Public order43.430.00%
Possession of weapons23.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Other theft11.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 202414
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 202415
December 20238
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
February 20241
December 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 WV12 5UF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wyrley Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. The Broads
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Castlebridge Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Damson Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Broad Lane North
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Marlowe Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Merrick Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Whiston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1