LANGLEY ROAD, WV4 4YU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 4YU

LANGLEY ROAD, WV4 4YU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.69 per 1,000 population. This WV4 4YU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV4 postcode area, which has experienced 243 crimes and a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV4 4YU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 4YU, encompassing approximately 2096 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 4YU 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

LANGLEY ROAD, WV4 4YU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.6913.64%
Anti-social behaviour311.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Other theft10.95-75.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.0310.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.49200.00%
Other theft42.86300.00%
Vehicle crime41.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.910.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.35400.00%
Shoplifting49.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.910.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.72-82.61%
Vehicle crime31.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43200.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.12130.00%
Vehicle crime510.970.00%
Possession of weapons22.380.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.77100.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.2133.33%
Burglary79.54600.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%
Robbery10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.92-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson37.15200.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Burglary10.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.0746.67%
Shoplifting310.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.43200.00%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43100.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.4950.00%
Possession of weapons27.150.00%
Other theft10.95-66.67%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.97-28.57%
Other theft34.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4350.00%
Shoplifting31.4350.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Burglary10.480.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.35-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.680.00%
Vehicle crime31.43200.00%
Shoplifting21.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.740.00%
Public order37.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Theft from the person21.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202422
May 202420
April 20244
March 202423
February 202410
January 202420
December 202315
November 202322
October 202315
September 202310
August 202314
July 202315

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 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 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 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
July 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
July 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV4 4YU 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. Warstones Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bassett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highclere Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Southfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1