BUCKLEY ROAD, WV4 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 4LJ

BUCKLEY ROAD, WV4 4LJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.67 per 1,000 population. This WV4 4LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV4 postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV4 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 4LJ, encompassing approximately 3920 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV4 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Buckley Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ludstone Avenue with total crimes: 5

BUCKLEY ROAD, WV4 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.67220.00%
Vehicle crime34.08-25.00%
Public order30.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.34-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.28100.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.0814.29%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.83-46.15%
Burglary21.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9118.18%
Vehicle crime53.32400.00%
Drugs41.28300.00%
Public order31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8737.50%
Burglary22.810.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.320.00%
Shoplifting22.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.830.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.5914.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.04300.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences75.36-56.25%
Vehicle crime31.79-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.650.00%
Vehicle crime44.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 202413
February 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20244
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Buckley Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 3. Ludstone Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Reedham Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Linton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Oakley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oakley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rochford Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fancourt Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Hollybush Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. South Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. East Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1