WV3 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV3 8HU

WV3 8HU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.68 per 1,000 population. This WV3 8HU 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 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV3 8HU, encompassing approximately 1495 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV3 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windmill Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Spur Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Westacre Crescent with total crimes: 1

WV3 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.340.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.340.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-75.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.36300.00%
Robbery12.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

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 offences44.01100.00%
Vehicle crime12.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.01-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.03700.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Burglary11.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.02200.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-80.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0266.67%
Other theft13.34-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In September 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 offences34.680.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 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 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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