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

Overview of Crime in WV15 5AN

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WV15 5AN, Shropshire has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.92 per 1,000 population. This WV15 5AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV15 postcode area, which has experienced 35 crimes and a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV15 5AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital Street with total crimes: 5
  • Doctors Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Cartway with total crimes: 3

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WV15 5AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences919.1980.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.64300.00%
Vehicle crime32.95-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.210.00%
Other theft22.21-33.33%
Drugs21.480.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime717.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.17-16.67%
Other theft33.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21-50.00%
Shoplifting32.21200.00%
Possession of weapons12.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Burglary10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.430.00%
Public order44.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.950.00%
Drugs12.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 202413
January 20248
December 202320
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
August 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20233
August 20237

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
July 20231

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 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20233

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Doctors Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cartway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Castle Terrace
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bank Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Friar'S Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Lodge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wolverhampton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Mill Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Morfe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Priory Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St Johns Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1