WV12 5UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV12 5UQ

WV12 5UQ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.80 per 1,000 population. This WV12 5UQ 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 5UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV12 5UQ, encompassing approximately 1931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV12 5UQ 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

WV12 5UQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.80-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour34.14-25.00%
Public order31.5550.00%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

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 offences913.9850.00%
Shoplifting54.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.59100.00%
Vehicle crime32.07-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In June 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 offences611.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime53.11400.00%
Shoplifting52.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.590.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Public order11.04-66.67%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.52-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.21500.00%
Other crime33.110.00%
Other theft31.55200.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.94100.00%
Shoplifting66.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

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 offences68.2820.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.11200.00%
Vehicle crime31.55-25.00%
Public order21.55100.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.28-73.68%
Vehicle crime42.5933.33%
Burglary22.07-33.33%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.0958.33%
Criminal damage and arson49.84100.00%
Burglary32.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.39-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour26.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.32-6.67%
Vehicle crime17.25-75.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.0536.36%
Public order57.77150.00%
Vehicle crime42.59-20.00%
Burglary22.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-75.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.600.00%
Vehicle crime55.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.590.00%
Burglary42.070.00%
Public order22.070.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 202412
March 20246
February 20245
January 202419
December 202312
November 202314
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 5UQ 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. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1