WV14 8RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8RS

WV14 8RS, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8RS 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 8RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8RS, encompassing approximately 3232 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV14 8RS 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 8RS 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.81-40.00%
Burglary42.78300.00%
Public order21.24-33.33%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.9925.00%
Vehicle crime54.6466.67%
Other crime51.55400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55100.00%
Public order31.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In June 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 offences128.35-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour33.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.2183.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.81-25.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.210.00%
Vehicle crime63.71500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24300.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences124.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.88-46.67%
Public order32.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.83114.29%
Public order54.64150.00%
Drugs31.550.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.33-66.67%
Public order22.17-33.33%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.2116.67%
Public order36.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-60.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences1812.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.570.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202415
June 202412
May 202422
April 202412
March 202412
February 20248
January 202415
December 20237
November 202321
October 202318

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV14 8RS 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. Barnett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Perry Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Hall Green Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Rainbow Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hilly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Marlborough Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edward Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Walter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1