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

Overview of Crime in WV3 7BL

BIRCHES BARN ROAD, WV3 7BL, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.37 per 1,000 population. This WV3 7BL 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 7BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV3 7BL, encompassing approximately 4554 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV3 7BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Inglewood Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Bruford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Downham Place with total crimes: 3

BIRCHES BARN ROAD, WV3 7BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.3775.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.54-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.32100.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-25.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.81-21.43%
Vehicle crime42.420.00%
Shoplifting40.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 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 offences146.5916.67%
Vehicle crime43.07-20.00%
Shoplifting30.88-40.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-87.50%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences129.00-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.64700.00%
Vehicle crime51.7666.67%
Shoplifting51.10150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.0750.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.0350.00%
Vehicle crime24.61100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.057.69%
Anti-social behaviour33.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.15-23.53%
Vehicle crime52.85-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-50.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.476.25%
Vehicle crime63.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.0345.45%
Criminal damage and arson43.510.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.420.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 202412
April 202414
March 202421
February 202414
January 202413
December 202317
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 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 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Inglewood Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Bruford Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Downham Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bamford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Minsterley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Star Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Glenmore Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lutley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. St Philips Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Worfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Broadleaf Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jeffcock Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Skidmore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Walford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Little Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bradmore Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1