HIMLEY CRESCENT, WV4 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 5BY

HIMLEY CRESCENT, WV4 5BY, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.80 per 1,000 population. This WV4 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 5BY, encompassing approximately 2626 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV4 5BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Neville Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Coton Road with total crimes: 3

HIMLEY CRESCENT, WV4 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.80157.14%
Vehicle crime56.85150.00%
Other theft31.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1450.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.24-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.0920.00%
Burglary24.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.330.00%
Burglary23.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 offences108.3866.67%
Vehicle crime33.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.280.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.430.00%
Other theft21.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.85-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.2866.67%
Other theft31.900.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.09133.33%
Vehicle crime32.67-40.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.47150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-50.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.05-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.28100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.09-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.670.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.710.00%
Burglary33.050.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 20247
May 202412
April 202410
March 202410
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
January 20243
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
August 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Park Avenue
    Total8
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Neville Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Coton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Wardlow Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Goldthorn Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ednam Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Rosemary Crescent West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Benson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Himley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Jeremy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rosemary Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sutherland Road
    Total1
    Other crime1