WV3 7DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV3 7DW

WV3 7DW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.62 per 1,000 population. This WV3 7DW 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 7DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV3 7DW, encompassing approximately 3014 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV3 7DW area, explore the WV3 7DW 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV3 7DW 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
  • Bruford Road with total crimes: 3

WV3 7DW 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Drugs20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.98200.00%
Drugs31.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.6260.00%
Burglary45.31100.00%
Vehicle crime31.33-50.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 offences108.62-9.09%
Vehicle crime63.32-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-33.33%
Drugs20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9622.22%
Vehicle crime73.65133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.3250.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%

In March 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 offences95.97-10.00%
Vehicle crime32.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-33.33%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime34.9850.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.9511.11%
Public order46.63300.00%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.970.00%
Public order11.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.96-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.99200.00%
Vehicle crime31.990.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Public order31.00200.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.650.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202412
June 202416
May 202410
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 202415
December 202320
November 202318
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV3 7DW 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. Bruford Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Carlton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hayling Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Philips Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Worfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Broadleaf Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chequerfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Coalway Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Witton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shervale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cotswold Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Waverley Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lyndhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1