WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WV15 5AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV15 5AN

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WV15 5AN, Shropshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.23 per 1,000 population. This WV15 5AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV15 postcode area, which has experienced 56 crimes and a crime rate of 6.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV15 5AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV15 5AN, encompassing approximately 1355 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV15 5AN area, explore the WV15 5AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV15 5AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Johns Street with total crimes: 3
  • Castle Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WV15 5AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.23-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson48.12100.00%
Vehicle crime22.95-50.00%
Shoplifting21.48100.00%
Robbery21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour58.86-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.69100.00%
Public order32.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.9280.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.64133.33%
Public order45.170.00%
Vehicle crime22.950.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.690.00%
Shoplifting32.2150.00%
Burglary22.21100.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime311.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.2150.00%
Public order22.210.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.550.00%
Other crime26.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-50.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.28-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour46.64100.00%
Public order22.950.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.2362.50%
Other theft29.590.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.90200.00%
Public order22.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-60.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.83185.71%
Anti-social behaviour514.760.00%
Burglary33.6950.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Possession of weapons21.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.1766.67%
Burglary23.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Shoplifting21.48100.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21-50.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.640.00%
Vehicle crime32.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.210.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 202413
January 20248
December 202320
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV15 5AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Johns Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Castle Terrace
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Mill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Priory Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cartway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lodge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hermitage Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Horse Grove Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sandpits
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wardle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hospital Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Pale Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1