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

Overview of Crime in WV4 4AR

LEIGHTON ROAD, WV4 4AR, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.59 per 1,000 population. This WV4 4AR 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 4AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 4AR, encompassing approximately 2320 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 4AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riley Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Woodfield Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Worfield Gardens with total crimes: 1

LEIGHTON ROAD, WV4 4AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.590.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.60-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.72200.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences75.1740.00%
Burglary23.02100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.170.00%
Vehicle crime42.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.72-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.74400.00%
Vehicle crime32.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

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 crime33.020.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.8850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.29-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In January 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 offences55.17-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.15-33.33%
Burglary10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.31-22.22%
Vehicle crime33.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-80.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.170.00%
Burglary22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Riley Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woodfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Worfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coalway Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1