WV4 5HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 5HN

WV4 5HN, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population. This WV4 5HN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV4 postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV4 5HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 5HN, encompassing approximately 2705 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV4 5HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Woodlands Cottages with total crimes: 3
  • Fancourt Avenue with total crimes: 1

WV4 5HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.39-50.00%
Shoplifting24.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.42-27.78%
Other theft49.610.00%
Shoplifting41.48300.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.79350.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.310.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.28-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.96200.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-33.33%
Other theft20.740.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.24133.33%
Vehicle crime35.180.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.59-45.45%
Other theft12.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.54-26.67%
Other theft14.070.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.87275.00%
Public order65.54500.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.33-78.95%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.72137.50%
Other theft47.0233.33%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.180.00%
Other theft32.960.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202426
May 202436
April 20248
March 202414
February 20246
January 202411
December 202315
November 20234
October 202319
September 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. The Avenue
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Woodlands Cottages
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fancourt Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lancaster Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1