PENN ROAD, WV4 4AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 4AA

PENN ROAD, WV4 4AA, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.22 per 1,000 population. This WV4 4AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV4 postcode area, which has experienced 191 crimes and a crime rate of 5.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV4 4AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 4AA, encompassing approximately 2168 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WV4 4AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Riley Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Hayling Grove with total crimes: 2

PENN ROAD, WV4 4AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.22-28.57%
Public order24.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Drugs20.920.00%
Other theft10.92-75.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.1440.00%
Vehicle crime56.46150.00%
Other theft42.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Other crime20.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7611.11%
Burglary34.6150.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-60.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.30-30.77%
Vehicle crime54.15-16.67%
Burglary22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0744.44%
Vehicle crime66.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.770.00%
Other theft21.380.00%

In March 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 offences97.8450.00%
Other theft24.15100.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.7750.00%
Vehicle crime21.38100.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other theft10.92-75.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.69-25.00%
Other theft44.15300.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.22-7.69%
Public order35.530.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.76-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson36.00200.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.37180.00%
Vehicle crime46.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.84100.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-80.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.310.00%
Possession of weapons22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 202413
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 202312
November 202313
October 202314
September 20235

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV4 4AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Riley Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hayling Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Penn Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bromley Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Woodfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chequerfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coalway Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Witton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shervale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cotswold Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Waverley Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Marlbrook Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1