LEDBURY DRIVE, WV1 2DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2DU

LEDBURY DRIVE, WV1 2DU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV1 postcode area, which has experienced 450 crimes and a crime rate of 25.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV1 2DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2DU, encompassing approximately 2622 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV1 2DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Plascom Road with total crimes: 3
  • Essington Way with total crimes: 2

LEDBURY DRIVE, WV1 2DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences56.48400.00%
Vehicle crime41.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.38-93.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.34-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2966.67%
Vehicle crime31.9150.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.9612.50%
Other theft46.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-50.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Burglary10.76-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.100.00%
Burglary31.5350.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.580.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Burglary21.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.44-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43100.00%
Burglary41.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.53100.00%
Vehicle crime31.53200.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.29-21.05%
Burglary35.7250.00%
Public order31.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-75.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.24100.00%
Vehicle crime42.29100.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.2058.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.24200.00%
Public order31.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-50.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime44.58100.00%
Public order41.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1511.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 202415
June 202418
May 202416
April 202412
March 20249
February 202415
January 202419
December 202319
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 2DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mayfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Plascom Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Essington Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Stowheath Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. East Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ledbury Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Malvern Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Thornton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1