HIGHLANDS ROAD, WV3 8AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV3 8AG

HIGHLANDS ROAD, WV3 8AG, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.67 per 1,000 population. This WV3 8AG 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 8AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV3 8AG, encompassing approximately 2993 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV3 8AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coppice Road with total crimes: 3
  • Star Street with total crimes: 2
  • Whitehouse Avenue with total crimes: 1

HIGHLANDS ROAD, WV3 8AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.67300.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.34100.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.01300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.34-57.14%
Robbery21.000.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.670.00%
Public order12.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.01133.33%
Vehicle crime32.34200.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.010.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00200.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.67-66.67%
Other theft21.000.00%
Burglary10.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.01800.00%
Burglary33.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.00200.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.340.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In August 2023, 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 offences85.0133.33%
Vehicle crime32.670.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.010.00%
Vehicle crime32.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239
September 20231
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV3 8AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Coppice Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Star Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Whitehouse Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fir Tree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chestnut Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Burnell Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bayston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Swanmore Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1