WV3 0UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV3 0UW

WV3 0UW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.51 per 1,000 population. This WV3 0UW 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 0UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV3 0UW, encompassing approximately 3614 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV3 0UW area, explore the WV3 0UW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV3 0UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crawford Road with total crimes: 9
  • Owen Road with total crimes: 4
  • Aspen Way with total crimes: 3

WV3 0UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.51-11.11%
Vehicle crime104.43400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.77100.00%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.4128.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.98-42.86%
Public order31.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.4140.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9466.67%
Burglary21.380.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9211.11%
Other theft32.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.300.00%
Other theft62.49200.00%
Drugs31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Robbery30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.53-35.71%
Vehicle crime32.49-40.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.0916.67%
Vehicle crime53.87-44.44%
Public order11.380.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.51-47.83%
Vehicle crime93.32-10.00%
Burglary52.4966.67%
Possession of weapons21.38100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.11-4.17%
Vehicle crime106.36900.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38200.00%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Public order20.83-66.67%
Other theft20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.00-35.14%
Public order66.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.66150.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Drugs30.83200.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.870.00%
Public order610.240.00%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202418
May 202414
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249
January 202414
December 202312
November 202323
October 202324
September 202337

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Crawford Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Owen Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Aspen Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Merridale Street West
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lennox Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pine Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ash Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Melbury Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Laburnum Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kimberley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Faraday Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Gamesfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Glengarry Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hartley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Merridale Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Oaks Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Merridale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Merridale Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Fir Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1