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

Overview of Crime in WV12 5UF

WYVERN CLOSE, WV12 5UF, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.28 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5UF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV12 postcode area, which has experienced 230 crimes and a crime rate of 9.01 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV12 5UF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Castlebridge Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Wyrley Road with total crimes: 2

WYVERN CLOSE, WV12 5UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1528.2815.38%
Vehicle crime512.850.00%
Burglary44.2833.33%
Public order43.430.00%
Possession of weapons23.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-33.33%
Other theft11.71-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.2862.50%
Vehicle crime511.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2850.00%
Burglary32.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.570.00%
Other crime22.570.00%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Possession of weapons11.710.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In August 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 offences819.71-38.46%
Vehicle crime46.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.430.00%
Burglary22.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Public order21.710.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.570.00%
Possession of weapons311.140.00%
Public order22.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Shoplifting21.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 202414
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 202415
December 20238
November 202316
October 202315
September 202313
August 20238
July 202313

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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
September 20235
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 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
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV12 5UF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Castlebridge Gardens
    Total5
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wyrley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kensington Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Damson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Marlowe Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Haden Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lichfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Highgrove Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Castlebridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whiston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1