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

Overview of Crime in WV4 4DB

PENN ROAD, WV4 4DB, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population. This WV4 4DB 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 4DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 4DB, encompassing approximately 3095 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WV4 4DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodlands Cottages with total crimes: 8
  • The Fold with total crimes: 2
  • Hinstock Close with total crimes: 2

PENN ROAD, WV4 4DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.85150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.620.00%
Public order41.29300.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.88-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.65-50.00%
Public order10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.81-44.44%
Shoplifting41.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.52350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.910.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 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 offences64.20100.00%
Vehicle crime31.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.20200.00%
Other theft21.94-33.33%
Burglary20.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.58-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4666.67%
Other theft33.2350.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.520.00%
Public order31.940.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodlands Cottages
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
  • 2. The Fold
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hinstock Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bromley Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Grosvenor Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Manor Close
    Total1
    Public order1