KIRBY CLOSE, WV14 8PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8PP

KIRBY CLOSE, WV14 8PP, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8PP 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 8PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8PP, encompassing approximately 2952 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV14 8PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arbour Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Highfields Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hawkin'S Place with total crimes: 3

KIRBY CLOSE, WV14 8PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.47-23.53%
Burglary34.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.68-75.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.8941.67%
Vehicle crime85.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.71-25.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences129.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-25.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.10-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35300.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.2150.00%
Vehicle crime66.10500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.03400.00%
Public order31.69200.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1071.43%
Anti-social behaviour34.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.77-50.00%
Other crime52.37400.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-60.00%
Drugs10.68-66.67%
Public order10.34-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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 offences1412.19-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.74150.00%
Public order51.69400.00%
Drugs31.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.08100.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.13-47.06%
Vehicle crime43.05300.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.760.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202417
June 202412
May 202418
April 202418
March 202412
February 20247
January 202414
December 202315
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arbour Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Highfields Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hawkin'S Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Ambleside Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. B4163
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hatfield Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Barnett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Perry Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Hall Green Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hilly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edward Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Walter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Abney Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Northwick Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1