MERRIDALE GROVE, WV3 9LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV3 9LH

MERRIDALE GROVE, WV3 9LH, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.58 per 1,000 population. This WV3 9LH 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 9LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV3 9LH, encompassing approximately 1978 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV3 9LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gamesfield Green with total crimes: 3
  • York Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Abbots Way with total crimes: 1

MERRIDALE GROVE, WV3 9LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.58150.00%
Other theft32.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.520.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0750.00%
Other theft33.03200.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In May 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 offences46.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.02-33.33%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.60-27.27%
Robbery34.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.5250.00%
Other theft31.52200.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.62120.00%
Robbery35.56200.00%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.040.00%
Public order12.53-66.67%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.060.00%
Public order32.53200.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.58-28.57%
Drugs22.53100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0940.00%
Burglary23.540.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences56.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.530.00%
Vehicle crime12.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 202411
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV3 9LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gamesfield Green
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. York Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Abbots Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Finchfield Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Star Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bradmore Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Faraday Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Horsehills Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Park Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bantock Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. York Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1