NEEDWOOD CLOSE, WV2 4PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 4PP

NEEDWOOD CLOSE, WV2 4PP, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.52 per 1,000 population. This WV2 4PP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV2 postcode area, which has experienced 220 crimes and a crime rate of 11.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV2 4PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 4PP, encompassing approximately 2606 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV2 4PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Street South with total crimes: 4
  • Goldthorn Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Hayling Grove with total crimes: 2

NEEDWOOD CLOSE, WV2 4PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.52-47.37%
Other theft13.84-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.815.56%
Criminal damage and arson57.29400.00%
Other theft41.92300.00%
Drugs31.530.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.2850.00%
Burglary36.91200.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime34.600.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.28185.71%
Burglary37.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other theft20.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.37-46.15%
Other theft22.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Public order10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.9818.18%
Vehicle crime34.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.82-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour34.22200.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.82-6.67%
Public order45.370.00%
Drugs11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.6787.50%
Vehicle crime35.75-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.510.00%
Burglary53.070.00%
Vehicle crime41.920.00%
Public order41.530.00%
Other theft31.530.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202419
June 202418
May 202412
April 202420
March 20247
February 202413
January 202411
December 202314
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
October 20235

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV2 4PP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cross Street South
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Goldthorn Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Hayling Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Witton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shervale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cotswold Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Waverley Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Marlbrook Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Street South
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bromwynd Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1