MERRIDALE ROAD, WV3 9RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV3 9RJ

MERRIDALE ROAD, WV3 9RJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This WV3 9RJ 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 9RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV3 9RJ, encompassing approximately 2949 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV3 9RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downham Place with total crimes: 3
  • Gamesfield Green with total crimes: 3
  • Merridale Crescent with total crimes: 3

MERRIDALE ROAD, WV3 9RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.46-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-80.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.197.14%
Vehicle crime75.09133.33%
Public order32.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.1755.56%
Other theft44.750.00%
Public order31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.80-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70200.00%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.14-21.43%
Vehicle crime33.730.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Robbery10.68-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.8355.56%
Robbery44.75300.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.75-18.18%
Other theft23.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7622.22%
Vehicle crime33.73-25.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.48-43.75%
Burglary53.05400.00%
Vehicle crime41.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.36100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.530.00%
Vehicle crime65.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.030.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202415
June 202414
May 20249
April 202411
March 202414
February 20249
January 202411
December 20239
November 202316

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Downham Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Gamesfield Green
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Merridale Crescent
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Crawford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Fir Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Finchfield Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Lennox Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bradmore Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Faraday Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Hartley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Merridale Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Merridale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Merridale Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ash Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1