WV1 4RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 4RA

WV1 4RA, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.65 per 1,000 population. This WV1 4RA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV1 postcode area, which has experienced 450 crimes and a crime rate of 25.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV1 4RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 4RA, encompassing approximately 1992 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)

WV1 4RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Oxley Lane with total crimes: 7
  • A449 with total crimes: 7

WV1 4RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2538.6513.64%
Public order712.5575.00%
Shoplifting73.51-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour73.51-12.50%
Vehicle crime43.51100.00%
Robbery42.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.01-50.00%
Burglary42.01300.00%
Other theft42.0133.33%
Possession of weapons32.010.00%
Drugs31.510.00%
Bicycle theft21.51100.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.1457.14%
Shoplifting1811.0463.64%
Anti-social behaviour89.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.0233.33%
Public order44.02-33.33%
Other theft32.0150.00%
Robbery21.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1432.13-53.33%
Shoplifting117.03120.00%
Vehicle crime75.52600.00%
Public order63.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.010.00%
Burglary63.01500.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.01100.00%
Theft from the person33.0150.00%
Other theft21.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Other crime11.00-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3030.6257.89%
Anti-social behaviour615.0620.00%
Shoplifting53.01150.00%
Other crime52.510.00%
Other theft32.51-40.00%
Public order31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-40.00%
Theft from the person21.510.00%
Robbery11.00-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.59-17.39%
Other theft59.54150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.51-73.68%
Criminal damage and arson52.51150.00%
Burglary32.51-25.00%
Public order31.5150.00%
Shoplifting21.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.00-60.00%
Robbery21.00100.00%
Drugs11.00-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.6364.29%
Anti-social behaviour1911.55111.11%
Shoplifting69.54100.00%
Vehicle crime53.0125.00%
Burglary42.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Drugs21.00100.00%
Other theft21.00-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.09-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour97.03200.00%
Other theft64.52100.00%
Vehicle crime43.01100.00%
Shoplifting32.01-25.00%
Theft from the person21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-60.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Public order10.50-87.50%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2629.1218.18%
Public order813.05166.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.02150.00%
Shoplifting42.51-33.33%
Other theft32.01-25.00%
Burglary31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5150.00%
Vehicle crime21.51-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.610.00%
Vehicle crime811.04100.00%
Shoplifting64.02-25.00%
Other theft43.01-33.33%
Public order32.01-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-33.33%
Burglary21.00-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-80.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Possession of weapons21.00100.00%
Bicycle theft11.00-50.00%
Robbery10.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2239.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson1011.040.00%
Shoplifting85.020.00%
Burglary64.020.00%
Other theft63.010.00%
Other crime63.010.00%
Public order53.010.00%
Vehicle crime42.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Bicycle theft21.510.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202418
June 202411
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202422
June 202414
May 202430
April 202419
March 202423
February 202414
January 202426
December 202322
November 202322

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20236

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 202419
February 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 202310

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 4RA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oxley Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. A449
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Boscobel Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bright Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Austin Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Mostyn Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cross Street North
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oxley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Staveley Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Francis Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Lydian Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Red Hill Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Crown Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Jack Hayward Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Dunstall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1