BALKING CLOSE, WV14 9XU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 9XU

BALKING CLOSE, WV14 9XU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.46 per 1,000 population. This WV14 9XU 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 9XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 9XU, encompassing approximately 2009 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV14 9XU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walling Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 2
  • Lane Road with total crimes: 2

BALKING CLOSE, WV14 9XU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.46-25.00%
Burglary32.990.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.9760.00%
Vehicle crime13.98-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.45-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.990.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4740.00%
Vehicle crime23.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.97-16.67%
Burglary22.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.4760.00%
Vehicle crime23.980.00%
Burglary11.00-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.9766.67%
Burglary32.49200.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.980.00%
Robbery31.4950.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.48200.00%
Robbery21.490.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-80.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 3 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
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Walling Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Lane Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Rookery Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Pointon Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Prestons Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Brocton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Court Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Bowen Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A463
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rookery Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1