LEIGHTON ROAD, WV4 4AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 4AP

LEIGHTON ROAD, WV4 4AP, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.20 per 1,000 population. This WV4 4AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV4 postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV4 4AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 4AP, encompassing approximately 2379 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 4AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worfield Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Wells Road with total crimes: 1
  • Linton Road with total crimes: 1

LEIGHTON ROAD, WV4 4AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.26-60.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7866.67%
Burglary12.100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.36-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.78400.00%
Vehicle crime22.10-33.33%
Other theft10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.940.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.26-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.9450.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-75.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

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 offences55.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Worfield Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Wells Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Linton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Myrtle Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hanbury Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Leighton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1