SMITH CLOSE, WV14 9SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 9SG

SMITH CLOSE, WV14 9SG, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population. This WV14 9SG 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 9SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 9SG, encompassing approximately 4125 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WV14 9SG 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
  • Turner Avenue with total crimes: 3

SMITH CLOSE, WV14 9SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.42-20.00%
Public order74.8575.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-20.00%
Shoplifting30.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-66.67%
Other theft20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.3913.64%
Criminal damage and arson66.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4566.67%
Public order41.21300.00%
Vehicle crime40.97-20.00%
Burglary20.97-33.33%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.15-21.43%
Vehicle crime55.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21300.00%
Other crime40.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
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 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.91133.33%
Public order66.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In April 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 offences124.859.09%
Anti-social behaviour32.910.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0922.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.67100.00%
Burglary11.45-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 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 offences95.57-47.06%
Burglary42.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.97-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson64.12100.00%
Public order51.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.2721.05%
Criminal damage and arson35.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-25.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.73-13.64%
Vehicle crime44.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.97100.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.970.00%
Vehicle crime35.330.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202425
June 202422
May 202428
April 202412
March 202411
February 20249
January 202417
December 202323
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV14 9SG 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. Turner Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Clifton Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Shaw Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Wathan Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Priory Field Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mars Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Pointon Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pugh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Smout Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Watson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A463
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hackett Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Watton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Spring Vale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kossuth Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Upper Ettingshall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Swann Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Nally Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1