FINCHFIELD ROAD WEST, WV3 8AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV3 8AZ

FINCHFIELD ROAD WEST, WV3 8AZ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.90 per 1,000 population. This WV3 8AZ 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 8AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV3 8AZ, encompassing approximately 3262 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV3 8AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Oak Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Brantley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Sycamore Drive with total crimes: 2

FINCHFIELD ROAD WEST, WV3 8AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.90-33.33%
Other theft22.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.82140.00%
Vehicle crime23.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.53300.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.23100.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.45200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-66.67%
Other theft20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.37-14.29%
Public order11.840.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.52-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.29-25.00%
Burglary12.76-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.420.00%
Burglary93.680.00%
Vehicle crime32.760.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202412
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

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 8AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. White Oak Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Brantley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sycamore Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Spruce Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Walnut Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Birchglade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kemberton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Westacre Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1