WV14 8AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8AQ

WV14 8AQ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8AQ 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 8AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8AQ, encompassing approximately 3034 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV14 8AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfields Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ambleside Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parklands Road with total crimes: 2

WV14 8AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.25-25.00%
Burglary32.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Other theft20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.33-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.33-80.00%

In July 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 offences1211.5320.00%
Vehicle crime53.9566.67%
Other crime41.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-25.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.23-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson43.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.8838.46%
Public order35.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-25.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5344.44%
Vehicle crime64.28500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32300.00%
Possession of weapons21.320.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6180.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.27-64.29%
Other crime31.65200.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.66-66.67%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.5416.67%
Public order44.61300.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
Shoplifting30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.59-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.95100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.56-12.50%
Vehicle crime44.61100.00%
Public order31.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-60.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In October 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 offences1611.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.270.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 202418
April 202413
March 20249
February 20245
January 202414
December 202312
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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
January 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV14 8AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Highfields Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ambleside Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parklands Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Dereham Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. B4163
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hatfield Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kellingley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barnett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Perry Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Hall Green Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hilly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edward Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Walter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Northwick Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1