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

Overview of Crime in WV4 4HU

PENN ROAD, WV4 4HU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This WV4 4HU 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 4HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 4HU, encompassing approximately 2640 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 4HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Lytton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Foxlands Drive with total crimes: 2

PENN ROAD, WV4 4HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.68-42.11%
Drugs24.17100.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.71-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour17.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.15-8.57%
Other theft212.120.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.260.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.30-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour22.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.3362.50%
Public order34.92200.00%
Drugs31.14200.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.92-38.46%
Burglary23.03100.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.71-23.53%
Other theft34.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14100.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.38-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.61240.00%
Public order66.440.00%
Vehicle crime22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 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 offences54.17-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.2060.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.060.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.790.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202419
June 202432
May 202435
April 20247
March 202413
February 20248
January 202413
December 202317
November 20235
October 202316
September 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 2. Lytton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Foxlands Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Buttons Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bryan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fairview Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norton Close
    Total1
    Public order1