WV14 6BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 6BS

WV14 6BS, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.22 per 1,000 population. This WV14 6BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV14 postcode area, which has experienced 510 crimes and a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV14 6BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 6BS, encompassing approximately 3375 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WV14 6BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 6
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 5
  • Talbot Place with total crimes: 3

WV14 6BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2258.33%
Other theft55.63400.00%
Vehicle crime51.4825.00%
Public order51.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.37-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson73.56-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.48-20.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Other theft10.89-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.704.76%
Criminal damage and arson136.5262.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.8550.00%
Vehicle crime51.78-16.67%
Other theft41.48100.00%
Public order11.19-88.89%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.8975.00%
Public order96.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.67700.00%
Vehicle crime62.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78300.00%
Burglary21.19-33.33%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.41-14.29%
Burglary33.560.00%
Public order30.89200.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-85.71%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-80.00%

In March 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 offences1411.26-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson74.15133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.07400.00%
Burglary31.48200.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.30-66.67%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7821.43%
Criminal damage and arson35.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Robbery30.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Burglary10.59-75.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.18-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson54.15-37.50%
Burglary41.48100.00%
Robbery31.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Public order10.59-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.0068.75%
Criminal damage and arson88.00166.67%
Public order52.370.00%
Other theft41.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Drugs20.89-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.74-37.50%
Other theft31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Drugs30.8950.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.22-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour85.9360.00%
Public order52.37400.00%
Vehicle crime31.48-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.890.00%
Other theft30.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-50.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Burglary10.59-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.780.00%
Other theft41.480.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Burglary41.190.00%
Possession of weapons31.190.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202412
June 202422
May 202421
April 202412
March 202414
February 202417
January 202414
December 202327
November 202316
October 202320
September 202323

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 202413
May 20248
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20249
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV14 6BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Arthur Street
    Total5
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Talbot Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broad Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Earl Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alice Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wolverhampton Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eleanor Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Greencroft
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bagnall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Merstone Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Bulger Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wilkins Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Etheridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Owen Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Dover Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Harper Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Carnaby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Jenkins Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Shale Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Hickman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Dennis Turner Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1