BIRCHES BARN ROAD, WV3 7BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV3 7BJ

BIRCHES BARN ROAD, WV3 7BJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population. This WV3 7BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV3 postcode area, which has experienced 208 crimes and a crime rate of 7.10 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV3 7BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV3 7BJ, encompassing approximately 4780 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV3 7BJ area, explore the WV3 7BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WV3 7BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Inglewood Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Riley Crescent with total crimes: 3

BIRCHES BARN ROAD, WV3 7BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.53-14.29%
Shoplifting72.5175.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.53-17.65%
Vehicle crime42.9333.33%
Shoplifting40.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.630.00%
Public order30.63200.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.1170.00%
Burglary43.56300.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-50.00%
Shoplifting30.63-40.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.37-37.50%
Vehicle crime62.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.260.00%
Shoplifting51.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.326.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.35150.00%
Vehicle crime51.05150.00%
Burglary31.0550.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.657.14%
Anti-social behaviour23.14-50.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-62.50%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.58-4.55%
Vehicle crime84.390.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-50.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.58-12.00%
Vehicle crime84.6060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67-33.33%
Other theft30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.20108.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.230.00%
Vehicle crime51.26400.00%
Public order21.05-50.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.510.00%
Burglary51.670.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202414
June 202417
May 202410
April 202416
March 202415
February 202414
January 202421
December 202322
November 202325
October 202312

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV3 7BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Inglewood Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Riley Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bruford Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Downham Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Carlton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bamford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. St Philips Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Worfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Broadleaf Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Burleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jeffcock Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Skidmore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Walford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Little Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1