WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD WEST, WV13 2RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV13 2RL

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD WEST, WV13 2RL, Walsall has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.05 per 1,000 population. This WV13 2RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV13 postcode area, which has experienced 275 crimes and a crime rate of 11.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV13 2RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV13 2RL, encompassing approximately 2554 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV13 2RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Farmbridge Road with total crimes: 7
  • Western Avenue with total crimes: 3

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD WEST, WV13 2RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1316.05333.33%
Violence and sexual offences105.09-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.910.00%
Other theft23.91100.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.6660.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.26233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-33.33%
Drugs20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.35-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.9166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.17-25.00%
Robbery21.17-33.33%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.83-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour86.26100.00%
Vehicle crime43.130.00%
Robbery31.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-25.00%
Public order21.17-33.33%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.4443.75%
Criminal damage and arson49.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-33.33%
Public order31.5750.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.39-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.0123.08%
Burglary66.260.00%
Vehicle crime62.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.35400.00%
Bicycle theft21.960.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.0933.33%
Vehicle crime41.5733.33%
Robbery11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.14-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.09500.00%
Public order32.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime31.17200.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1815.38%
Public order35.87200.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.79-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.57-40.00%
Burglary31.17-57.14%
Public order11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.830.00%
Vehicle crime75.870.00%
Burglary72.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202416
June 202410
May 202416
April 202423
March 202416
February 202413
January 202413
December 202315
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202410
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV13 2RL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Farmbridge Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Western Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Coronation Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lincoln Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Little Island Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ashburn Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bure Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Clarkes Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Durham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Canterbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Farmbridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ravensbourne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B4464
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Evenlode Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hopyard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1