BENSON AVENUE, WV4 5HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 5HA

BENSON AVENUE, WV4 5HA, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population. This WV4 5HA 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 5HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 5HA, encompassing approximately 2622 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 5HA 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

BENSON AVENUE, WV4 5HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.39-23.08%
Vehicle crime53.810.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.15225.00%
Vehicle crime54.9666.67%
Other theft31.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-66.67%

In June 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 offences46.86-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14200.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2557.14%
Burglary24.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.81-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson12.670.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8650.00%
Other theft23.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-66.67%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.010.00%
Vehicle crime62.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.29400.00%
Public order21.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.25100.00%
Public order32.290.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-40.00%
Burglary31.1450.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.01-16.67%
Drugs41.910.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14100.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Shoplifting10.76-80.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.770.00%
Shoplifting52.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202413
June 20244
May 202411
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
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 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
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 5HA 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. Neville Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Longdon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Honor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dudding Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Linslade Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Ranworth Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1