BUTTONS FARM ROAD, WV4 5LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 5LR

BUTTONS FARM ROAD, WV4 5LR, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.85 per 1,000 population. This WV4 5LR 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 5LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 5LR, encompassing approximately 1606 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 5LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Foxlands Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Buttons Farm Road with total crimes: 1

BUTTONS FARM ROAD, WV4 5LR 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 Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.85-42.86%
Drugs24.98100.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.20-48.15%
Anti-social behaviour18.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.16-18.18%
Other theft216.800.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.40371.43%
Criminal damage and arson220.540.00%
Public order11.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.47-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.360.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5825.00%
Drugs26.220.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Burglary11.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.60-20.00%
Public order14.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.58-28.57%
Other theft36.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.94366.67%
Public order58.710.00%
Vehicle crime23.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.98-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson21.87100.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.8277.78%
Criminal damage and arson19.960.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202414
June 202427
May 202433
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 202410
December 202314
November 20233
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 2. Foxlands Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Buttons Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bryan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1