WV3 8HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV3 8HS

WV3 8HS, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.05 per 1,000 population. This WV3 8HS 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 8HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV3 8HS, encompassing approximately 2471 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV3 8HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brantley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Windmill Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Spur Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2

WV3 8HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.430.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.430.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.45300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.830.00%
Public order11.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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 crime46.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.620.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.83100.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4742.86%
Criminal damage and arson24.05-33.33%
Burglary10.81-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.88-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.83200.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Public order20.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.280.00%
Public order24.860.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312

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 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brantley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Windmill Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Spur Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westacre Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Wellesbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lamorna Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1