WV4 4BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 4BL

WV4 4BL, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.87 per 1,000 population. This WV4 4BL 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 4BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 4BL, encompassing approximately 1515 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 4BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grendon Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Laurel Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Langley Gardens with total crimes: 2

WV4 4BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.87100.00%
Vehicle crime23.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Possession of weapons21.320.00%
Public order21.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%

In July 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 crime38.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.98-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.980.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5814.29%
Criminal damage and arson25.28100.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.32-66.67%

In May 2024, 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 offences711.21-22.22%
Vehicle crime34.62200.00%
Robbery21.980.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.92200.00%
Vehicle crime15.940.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.980.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5833.33%
Vehicle crime35.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.980.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5828.57%
Public order25.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.26133.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.62-33.33%
Robbery11.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grendon Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Laurel Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Langley Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Brookdale Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Walden Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Pinfold Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lutley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Billy Wright Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Philips Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Worfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1