OAKLEY ROAD, WV4 4LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 4LW

OAKLEY ROAD, WV4 4LW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population. This WV4 4LW 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 4LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 4LW, encompassing approximately 3782 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV4 4LW 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

OAKLEY ROAD, WV4 4LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.25183.33%
Vehicle crime34.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79200.00%
Burglary30.79-40.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.29-33.33%
Burglary51.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.32100.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.38200.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.49-25.00%
Burglary22.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.089.09%
Vehicle crime43.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
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 offences116.0857.14%
Burglary22.910.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
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 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.91-12.50%
Shoplifting21.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
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 offences83.70-20.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.0225.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.64200.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.55-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.400.00%
Vehicle crime43.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20246
May 20249
April 20249
March 202412
February 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238
September 202315

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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
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 4LW 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. Pinfold Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Linton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oakley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oakley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rochford Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fancourt Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. South Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. East Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1