WV14 7AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 7AY

WV14 7AY, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.86 per 1,000 population. This WV14 7AY 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 7AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 7AY, encompassing approximately 3111 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV14 7AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lavender Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Chantry Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Willenhall Road with total crimes: 4

WV14 7AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.8611.11%
Other theft56.43150.00%
Public order31.6150.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-50.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.54-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.79-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.93150.00%
Public order21.61-50.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.32-75.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.4375.00%
Other crime42.2533.33%
Public order41.29100.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-50.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.04-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.290.00%
Other crime31.2950.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.64-20.00%
Vehicle crime53.86400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-25.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.82100.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.9653.85%
Other crime36.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.43-55.17%
Other theft34.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.11123.08%
Other theft49.32300.00%
Vehicle crime41.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Public order20.96-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.00-40.91%
Public order54.1866.67%
Possession of weapons31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-66.67%
Other theft10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-85.71%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.4346.67%
Criminal damage and arson77.0740.00%
Vehicle crime62.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.930.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.820.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202418
June 202420
May 202410
April 202412
March 202415
February 202420
January 202413
December 202329
November 202313
October 202322
September 202315

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 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
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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 WV14 7AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lavender Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 2. Chantry Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Willenhall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lunt Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hunters Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Bickley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barn Farm Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brueton Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Norbury Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lonsdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hatherton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Clinton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carlton Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Langton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Garden Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1