WV4 4RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 4RG

WV4 4RG, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.43 per 1,000 population. This WV4 4RG 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 4RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 4RG, encompassing approximately 3762 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WV4 4RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Leasowes Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Chadwick Close with total crimes: 4

WV4 4RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.43-53.33%
Burglary53.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3325.00%
Shoplifting51.33150.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-20.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.53-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.97-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.0633.33%
Possession of weapons41.06300.00%
Burglary41.06-33.33%
Public order31.0650.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.29-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour75.3140.00%
Vehicle crime61.86500.00%
Burglary61.590.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.69123.08%
Anti-social behaviour57.71150.00%
Shoplifting41.33300.00%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.71-56.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.06-40.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.8242.86%
Criminal damage and arson57.9725.00%
Vehicle crime51.33400.00%
Possession of weapons31.330.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.58300.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Burglary10.53-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.9655.56%
Burglary77.44600.00%
Vehicle crime31.86200.00%
Shoplifting20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.97-30.77%
Other theft34.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-25.00%
Shoplifting30.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.0223.81%
Criminal damage and arson46.910.00%
Shoplifting41.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0650.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Drugs20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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 offences219.830.00%
Other theft35.580.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202430
June 202420
May 202429
April 202413
March 202430
February 202421
January 202428
December 202318
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Leasowes Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chadwick Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Grendon Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Laurel Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Beckbury Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Kingsclere Walk
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brookdale Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Walden Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Pinfold Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Claverley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Oakley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. West Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. South Green
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Lorien Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Warstones Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Highclere Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kingslow Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Billy Wright Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1