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

Overview of Crime in WV4 4HP

PENN ROAD, WV4 4HP, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 population. This WV4 4HP 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 4HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 4HP, encompassing approximately 3096 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV4 4HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodlands Cottages with total crimes: 8
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • The Fold with total crimes: 2

PENN ROAD, WV4 4HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.46-40.00%
Shoplifting52.91150.00%
Public order31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.43-40.00%
Shoplifting24.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.59-30.56%
Shoplifting48.07300.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.56414.29%
Vehicle crime211.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.17-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour32.26200.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-50.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Public order10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0485.71%
Vehicle crime44.200.00%
Drugs41.290.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.91-46.15%
Other theft12.26-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.46-13.33%
Other theft24.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.40150.00%
Public order74.84600.00%
Other theft22.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.20-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.980.00%
Other theft36.780.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202415
June 202425
May 202436
April 20247
March 202413
February 20247
January 202413
December 202315
November 20236
October 202321

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodlands Cottages
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
  • 2. The Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 3. The Fold
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lytton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Pinfold Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1