BRITANNIA ROAD, WV14 8DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8DS

BRITANNIA ROAD, WV14 8DS, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.26 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8DS 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 8DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8DS, encompassing approximately 4114 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WV14 8DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mervyn Place with total crimes: 6
  • Arbour Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Bradley Lane with total crimes: 3

BRITANNIA ROAD, WV14 8DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.26-36.36%
Shoplifting53.400.00%
Burglary41.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-72.73%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.1510.00%
Vehicle crime115.35175.00%
Shoplifting52.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-25.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.69-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson84.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.940.00%
Vehicle crime40.9733.33%
Public order30.9750.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In May 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 offences2311.1821.05%
Criminal damage and arson45.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.97100.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-66.67%
Shoplifting30.73-78.57%
Public order20.73100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.64-5.00%
Shoplifting144.6227.27%
Vehicle crime93.40200.00%
Other crime32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.1842.86%
Shoplifting114.861000.00%
Drugs32.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.80-17.65%
Vehicle crime33.40200.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-71.43%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Shoplifting10.49-96.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2515.55733.33%
Violence and sexual offences176.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.13250.00%
Public order51.70150.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.7813.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.13-25.00%
Shoplifting30.7350.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-71.43%
Public order20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.75-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson73.65133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other theft30.73200.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting20.49-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.6916.67%
Shoplifting85.10166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-40.00%
Public order30.7350.00%
Possession of weapons20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Burglary40.970.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202422
June 202420
May 202423
April 202419
March 202420
February 202414
January 202417
December 202317
November 202315
October 202321
September 202318

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20234

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 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 20241
January 202425
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202411
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20243
February 20243
September 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mervyn Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
  • 2. Arbour Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bradley Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hawkin'S Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Willis Pearson Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Britannia Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bellevue Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Ashfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stirling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rose Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Walter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Lees Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Princess Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bay Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Elizabeth Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Abney Close
    Total1
    Burglary1