MARLOWE DRIVE, WV12 5UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5UP

MARLOWE DRIVE, WV12 5UP, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.73 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5UP 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 5UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5UP, encompassing approximately 889 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV12 5UP area, explore the WV12 5UP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WV12 5UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Wyrley Road with total crimes: 6
  • The Broads with total crimes: 3

MARLOWE DRIVE, WV12 5UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1433.737.69%
Shoplifting515.74-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.62-40.00%
Public order33.3750.00%
Possession of weapons23.370.00%
Other theft22.250.00%
Burglary12.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1333.738.33%
Shoplifting714.6240.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.8725.00%
Vehicle crime35.62-25.00%
Public order23.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1234.85-20.00%
Shoplifting513.49400.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.620.00%
Vehicle crime44.500.00%
Robbery24.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.25-71.43%
Other theft12.25-50.00%
Other crime11.12-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1538.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson716.86250.00%
Other crime37.87200.00%
Public order33.37200.00%
Other theft23.370.00%
Burglary22.25100.00%
Drugs12.250.00%
Shoplifting11.12-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences931.4812.50%
Shoplifting810.12700.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.25-33.33%
Burglary12.250.00%
Public order11.12-66.67%
Other crime11.120.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.12-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences829.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.99200.00%
Vehicle crime33.37-50.00%
Public order33.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.3750.00%
Other theft23.37100.00%
Possession of weapons22.250.00%
Robbery12.250.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime619.1150.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.75-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson24.50-50.00%
Burglary12.250.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%

In January 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 offences1430.367.69%
Criminal damage and arson415.7433.33%
Vehicle crime44.500.00%
Other theft24.500.00%
Public order12.25-75.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Burglary11.12-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1338.23-18.75%
Public order414.62300.00%
Vehicle crime44.50300.00%
Burglary34.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.3750.00%
Other crime23.370.00%
Shoplifting22.250.00%
Theft from the person12.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%

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 offences1624.73-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson217.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.25-83.33%
Burglary11.12-80.00%
Public order11.12-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1950.590.00%
Vehicle crime621.360.00%
Burglary56.750.00%
Possession of weapons45.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.500.00%
Public order34.500.00%
Other theft13.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202413
June 202412
May 202415
April 20249
March 20248
February 20244
January 202414
December 202313
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20242
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

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 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232
October 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 5UP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 2. Wyrley Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. The Broads
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Castlebridge Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Lawrence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Damson Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Broad Lane North
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Marlowe Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Merrick Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Whiston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1