WATTON CLOSE, WV14 9SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 9SF

WATTON CLOSE, WV14 9SF, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population. This WV14 9SF 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 9SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 9SF, encompassing approximately 4100 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV14 9SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodcross Street with total crimes: 8
  • Johnson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Falcon Crescent with total crimes: 3

WATTON CLOSE, WV14 9SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.22-31.25%
Public order75.3675.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-62.50%
Shoplifting30.73200.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-71.43%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson87.80100.00%
Vehicle crime71.9516.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.7150.00%
Public order41.46300.00%
Burglary20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.49-75.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.19-11.11%
Vehicle crime65.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46100.00%
Other crime40.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.98-20.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Shoplifting30.73200.00%
Public order10.73-83.33%
Other theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.70125.00%
Public order66.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.46400.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 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 offences124.88-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.93-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.5827.27%
Criminal damage and arson73.41133.33%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.83-52.17%
Burglary42.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.22-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson85.6160.00%
Public order51.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.7512.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.8366.67%
Vehicle crime41.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.2425.00%
Vehicle crime56.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.8011.11%
Vehicle crime34.880.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202432
June 202424
May 202427
April 202412
March 202414
February 202411
January 202423
December 202328
November 202325
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
March 20241

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

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV14 9SF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodcross Street
    Total8
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Johnson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Falcon Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Turner Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Clifton Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Wathan Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ruskin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Priory Field Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mars Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Pointon Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pugh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Smout Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Watson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A463
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Hackett Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Watton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clare Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Spring Vale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kossuth Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Upper Ettingshall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Swann Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Nally Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1