MERRIDALE STREET WEST, WV3 0RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV3 0RW

MERRIDALE STREET WEST, WV3 0RW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.91 per 1,000 population. This WV3 0RW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV3 postcode area, which has experienced 243 crimes and a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV3 0RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV3 0RW, encompassing approximately 5206 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WV3 0RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pennant Court with total crimes: 11
  • Lea Road with total crimes: 6
  • Owen Road with total crimes: 4

MERRIDALE STREET WEST, WV3 0RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.917.14%
Anti-social behaviour145.76366.67%
Vehicle crime72.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3466.67%
Burglary20.96-33.33%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.4112.00%
Vehicle crime45.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.77-57.14%
Burglary30.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-50.00%
Public order30.5850.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.6025.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.8016.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.3420.00%
Vehicle crime31.15-25.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.84500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.15150.00%
Burglary40.96300.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-20.00%
Other theft20.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.49-34.78%
Other theft62.8820.00%
Vehicle crime51.1525.00%
Drugs50.960.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%
Burglary10.19-80.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.41-39.47%
Burglary54.4225.00%
Other theft50.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.77-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson40.7733.33%
Possession of weapons10.77-66.67%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Public order10.19-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.372.70%
Vehicle crime117.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1175.00%
Other theft51.34150.00%
Public order40.96300.00%
Burglary40.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Possession of weapons30.58200.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.3732.14%
Vehicle crime227.1183.33%
Burglary54.23-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-62.50%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other theft20.38-50.00%
Robbery10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Public order10.19-83.33%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.60-9.68%
Vehicle crime125.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.3033.33%
Burglary81.54300.00%
Public order61.5420.00%
Other theft41.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.77-78.95%
Robbery30.770.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.33-41.51%
Anti-social behaviour195.95171.43%
Vehicle crime83.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.54100.00%
Other theft61.1520.00%
Drugs51.15400.00%
Public order50.96-37.50%
Burglary20.96-66.67%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5317.67194.44%
Public order810.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.540.00%
Burglary61.34100.00%
Vehicle crime61.150.00%
Other theft51.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-70.00%
Robbery20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.72-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson103.4625.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.920.00%
Vehicle crime61.34100.00%
Public order41.1533.33%
Other theft40.770.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Burglary30.58-40.00%
Robbery30.58-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.540.00%
Burglary51.340.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Robbery40.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202428
May 202425
April 202420
March 202415
February 202423
January 202438
December 202337
November 202328
October 202331
September 202353
August 202318
July 202338

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236
September 20233
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 202319
September 20237
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 202411
December 202322
November 202312
October 20238
September 20236
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232
September 20236
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20245
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV3 0RW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pennant Court
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lea Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Owen Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Norfolk Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cardiff Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Bristol Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Aspen Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Graiseley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Manlove Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Dalton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pelham Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Merridale Street West
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lennox Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rayleigh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ash Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Melbury Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Laburnum Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bromford Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ashland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kimberley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fir Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Cherry Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Zoar Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1