EDWARD CLOSE, WV14 8SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8SA

EDWARD CLOSE, WV14 8SA, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8SA 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 8SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8SA, encompassing approximately 3252 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV14 8SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ambleside Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parklands Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dereham Walk with total crimes: 2

EDWARD CLOSE, WV14 8SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.84-53.33%
Burglary42.15100.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.61100.00%
Vehicle crime41.23100.00%
Other crime31.230.00%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.76-41.18%
Public order33.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences178.6154.55%
Anti-social behaviour45.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-50.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5357.14%
Vehicle crime63.38500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23300.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.69-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.23-27.27%
Vehicle crime32.4650.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Other crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7622.22%
Public order33.38200.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.61-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson12.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6111.76%
Vehicle crime35.8450.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.070.00%
Public order45.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.230.00%
Shoplifting31.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202415
June 202410
May 202417
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248
January 202411
December 20239
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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 1 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ambleside Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Parklands Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Dereham Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Highfields Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Perry Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Hall Green Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hilly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oliver Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Marlborough Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Rose Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edward Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Walter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Burglary1