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

Overview of Crime in WV4 4HW

PENN ROAD, WV4 4HW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.77 per 1,000 population. This WV4 4HW 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 4HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 4HW, encompassing approximately 2921 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 4HW 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
  • Buttons Farm Road with total crimes: 1

PENN ROAD, WV4 4HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.77-33.33%
Drugs13.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.85-40.00%
Other crime15.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.64-24.24%
Other theft38.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.32371.43%
Criminal damage and arson211.300.00%
Public order10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.79-30.00%
Other theft22.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Public order10.68-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5342.86%
Drugs43.420.00%
Public order31.37200.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.74-36.36%
Public order12.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.85-31.25%
Other theft33.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.24300.00%
Public order55.480.00%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.08-76.47%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.1970.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.820.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202415
June 202425
May 202433
April 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 202411
December 202316
November 20234
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
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 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 4HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 2. Lytton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Buttons Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bryan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1