POPLAR ROAD, WV3 7DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV3 7DP

POPLAR ROAD, WV3 7DP, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population. This WV3 7DP 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 7DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV3 7DP, encompassing approximately 2635 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV3 7DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Riley Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Carlton Road with total crimes: 2

POPLAR ROAD, WV3 7DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.350.00%
Public order24.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-33.33%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%

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 offences119.870.00%
Vehicle crime44.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.00%
Other theft31.14200.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5922.22%
Burglary34.1750.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-60.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.730.00%
Vehicle crime53.42-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-33.33%
Drugs20.760.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9712.50%
Vehicle crime73.42133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.6650.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.450.00%
Vehicle crime33.040.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Robbery20.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.97-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson43.0433.33%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.87-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson34.930.00%
Other theft31.14200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1450.00%
Public order11.14-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.875.88%
Public order36.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.4921.43%
Criminal damage and arson46.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-80.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202411
June 202411
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 202413
December 202318
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20244
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Riley Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Carlton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hayling Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Penn Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Woodfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broadleaf Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chequerfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coalway Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Witton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shervale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cotswold Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Waverley Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lyndhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1