WV4 4YQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 4YQ

WV4 4YQ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.46 per 1,000 population. This WV4 4YQ 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 4YQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 4YQ, encompassing approximately 2457 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 4YQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chadwick Close with total crimes: 16
  • Langley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Telford Gardens with total crimes: 4

WV4 4YQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.4613.04%
Anti-social behaviour310.58-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Burglary20.81-66.67%
Other theft10.81-75.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.754.55%
Anti-social behaviour79.36133.33%
Vehicle crime62.850.00%
Burglary62.44200.00%
Other theft42.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.43214.29%
Shoplifting48.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63200.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.73-74.07%
Vehicle crime42.85-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63200.00%
Public order21.22100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.9050.00%
Vehicle crime510.99400.00%
Possession of weapons32.030.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.17-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.32200.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.6847.06%
Burglary710.17600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.39-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson36.9250.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%
Public order10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.5044.44%
Shoplifting310.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.5863.64%
Burglary27.32100.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1110.170.00%
Other theft34.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Shoplifting31.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202423
May 202422
April 20247
March 202427
February 202418
January 202425
December 202317
November 202326
October 202318
September 202311

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Chadwick Close
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Langley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Telford Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Hamble Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fareham Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Leasowes Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pinfold Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warstones Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bassett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highclere Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Southfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. New Street
    Total1
    Burglary1