SWANCOTE DRIVE, WV4 4RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 4RJ

SWANCOTE DRIVE, WV4 4RJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This WV4 4RJ 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 4RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 4RJ, encompassing approximately 3867 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV4 4RJ area, explore the WV4 4RJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 4RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Leasowes Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Chadwick Close with total crimes: 4

SWANCOTE DRIVE, WV4 4RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.72-75.00%
Burglary51.81150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-50.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.1527.27%
Criminal damage and arson47.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.03-42.86%
Public order31.03200.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.60-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour75.69250.00%
Vehicle crime41.81300.00%
Other theft41.03300.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.79225.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.72100.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.91-72.41%
Vehicle crime32.07200.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.1270.59%
Possession of weapons37.500.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.79-39.29%
Other theft44.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03300.00%
Other crime31.03200.00%
Burglary20.78-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

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 offences2811.8964.71%
Burglary77.24600.00%
Vehicle crime21.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.46-34.62%
Other theft24.400.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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 offences269.5762.50%
Criminal damage and arson46.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0350.00%
Other theft20.78-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.530.00%
Other theft44.140.00%
Possession of weapons31.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202428
June 202422
May 202426
April 20248
March 202429
February 202417
January 202428
December 202317
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20243
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    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. Beckbury Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Claverley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Boundary Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Draycott Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. West Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. South Green
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Stourton Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Lorien Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Warstones Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Kingslow Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1