WV14 8BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8BL

WV14 8BL, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8BL 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 8BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8BL, encompassing approximately 2921 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WV14 8BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mervyn Place with total crimes: 6
  • Meldon Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Humphries Crescent with total crimes: 3

WV14 8BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary69.58200.00%
Shoplifting52.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71-20.00%
Public order41.37100.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-88.89%
Robbery10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.03125.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.16-28.57%
Shoplifting51.71400.00%
Vehicle crime41.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.22-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.74133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.400.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.2766.67%
Vehicle crime35.13-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Shoplifting31.03-78.57%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.6727.27%
Violence and sexual offences94.79-10.00%
Vehicle crime53.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Other crime20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.61450.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.42-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 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 offences129.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.1116.67%
Possession of weapons22.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.68-92.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2520.20733.33%
Violence and sexual offences168.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.4850.00%
Vehicle crime32.05200.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.11-33.33%
Shoplifting31.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-60.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Other theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.05150.00%
Public order31.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.0350.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Shoplifting20.68-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.64-33.33%
Shoplifting82.74166.67%
Public order62.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-80.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.300.00%
Burglary54.110.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Shoplifting31.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202418
June 20248
May 202415
April 20249
March 202410
February 202412
January 202416
December 202312
November 202316
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 202414
March 202411
February 20242
January 202425
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mervyn Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
  • 2. Meldon Drive
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Humphries Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 4. Bradley Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Willis Pearson Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Wells Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Mullion Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wallace Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sycamore Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bellevue Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ashfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stirling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Daley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Rocket Pool Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Lees Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1