WARD ROAD, WV4 5EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 5EZ

WARD ROAD, WV4 5EZ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population. This WV4 5EZ 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 5EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 5EZ, encompassing approximately 2765 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 5EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pencombe Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

WARD ROAD, WV4 5EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.04-21.43%
Vehicle crime53.980.00%
Public order31.810.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.40133.33%
Vehicle crime55.0666.67%
Other theft31.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.95-53.85%
Vehicle crime32.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08200.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Burglary11.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5930.00%
Burglary24.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.06-23.08%
Vehicle crime23.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences138.68116.67%
Vehicle crime34.70-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.53-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour52.17400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-33.33%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Other theft10.72-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.12225.00%
Other theft34.70-25.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Shoplifting31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.45-63.64%
Public order31.450.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.4922.22%
Drugs43.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45200.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Burglary31.0850.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Shoplifting10.72-80.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.400.00%
Shoplifting53.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202414
June 20246
May 202413
April 202410
March 202413
February 20246
January 202413
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pencombe Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Park Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broadstone Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Deborah Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Neville Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Longdon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Honor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dudding Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Linslade Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Ranworth Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1