WV3 9RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV3 9RB

WV3 9RB, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.20 per 1,000 population. This WV3 9RB 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 9RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV3 9RB, encompassing approximately 3332 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WV3 9RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Gamesfield Green with total crimes: 3
  • Merridale Crescent with total crimes: 3

WV3 9RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.20-53.85%
Vehicle crime53.60-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.50-16.67%
Other theft31.5050.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.80-7.14%
Vehicle crime97.8012.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.7020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8033.33%
Public order31.2050.00%
Burglary30.9050.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Drugs10.60-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.503.70%
Vehicle crime88.4014.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.40-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-40.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Public order20.90-60.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Burglary20.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.0017.39%
Anti-social behaviour98.10350.00%
Vehicle crime72.70133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.10150.00%
Public order51.50-28.57%
Burglary41.500.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.100.00%
Public order76.90133.33%
Burglary42.10100.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-66.67%
Other theft20.90-33.33%
Other crime20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.904.55%
Vehicle crime96.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.70400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.50150.00%
Other theft31.50-40.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.504.76%
Other theft56.6066.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.0031.25%
Anti-social behaviour46.30100.00%
Vehicle crime41.20-42.86%
Public order31.200.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.00-23.81%
Vehicle crime74.800.00%
Burglary52.10150.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.90100.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-83.33%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.4061.54%
Vehicle crime76.3040.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.10-14.29%
Public order31.80-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-40.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.400.00%
Public order103.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.000.00%
Vehicle crime52.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.500.00%
Burglary31.500.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202426
June 202428
May 202427
April 202423
March 202423
February 202422
January 202421
December 202316
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gamesfield Green
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Merridale Crescent
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Westland Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Westland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Crawford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Fir Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Middle Vauxhall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Upper Vauxhall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hartley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Merridale Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Larches Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Rupert Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Haden Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clarendon Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Merridale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Merridale Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Lower Vauxhall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vauxhall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clark Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1