WARDLOW CLOSE, WV4 5BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 5BG

WARDLOW CLOSE, WV4 5BG, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This WV4 5BG 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 5BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 5BG, encompassing approximately 2178 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WV4 5BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldthorn Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Sutherland Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hayling Grove with total crimes: 2

WARDLOW CLOSE, WV4 5BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.97-63.64%
Public order23.670.00%
Other theft10.92-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.284.76%
Criminal damage and arson610.10100.00%
Other theft42.750.00%
Other crime31.840.00%
Drugs31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.0716.67%
Criminal damage and arson39.6450.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.9412.50%
Other theft28.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Burglary10.92-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.3960.00%
Burglary37.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.72-23.08%
Vehicle crime34.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.31-27.78%
Vehicle crime45.97300.00%
Burglary31.840.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-60.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.1538.46%
Criminal damage and arson58.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3050.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Other theft11.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.85-13.33%
Vehicle crime35.970.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.10150.00%
Vehicle crime36.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime611.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.750.00%
Burglary32.750.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202422
June 202421
May 202418
April 202416
March 202410
February 202413
January 202418
December 202313
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV4 5BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Goldthorn Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Sutherland Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hayling Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Witton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shervale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cotswold Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Waverley Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Marlbrook Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bromwynd Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1