DARBY CLOSE, WV14 9XD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 9XD

DARBY CLOSE, WV14 9XD, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.40 per 1,000 population. This WV14 9XD 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 9XD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 9XD, encompassing approximately 3084 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WV14 9XD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brough Close with total crimes: 6
  • Shaw Road with total crimes: 3
  • Walling Croft with total crimes: 2

DARBY CLOSE, WV14 9XD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.4023.08%
Criminal damage and arson65.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.788.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.2166.67%
Public order21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime53.89150.00%
Other crime31.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9750.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.37122.22%
Public order36.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4880.00%
Burglary32.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.2125.00%
Robbery21.620.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.54-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.73-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson65.1950.00%
Burglary21.95100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.7375.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.81100.00%
Vehicle crime31.30-40.00%
Robbery10.97-50.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime53.89-16.67%
Burglary31.620.00%
Robbery20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.990.00%
Vehicle crime65.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202413
June 202412
May 202420
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 202416
December 202321
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brough Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Shaw Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Walling Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rookery Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Pointon Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Prestons Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bowen Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pugh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Smout Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Watson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Watton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kossuth Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hessian Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Swann Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nally Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. A463
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Rookery Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1