WV4 5LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 5LU

WV4 5LU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.02 per 1,000 population. This WV4 5LU 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 5LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 5LU, encompassing approximately 1122 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 5LU 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

WV4 5LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.02-53.85%
Drugs25.35100.00%
Shoplifting11.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.26-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour111.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

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 offences2727.63-18.18%
Other theft224.060.00%
Public order21.780.00%

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 offences3331.19371.43%
Criminal damage and arson229.410.00%

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 offences710.69-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.240.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.4842.86%
Public order28.910.00%
Drugs11.780.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.24-30.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.58-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson18.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.50600.00%
Public order412.480.00%
Vehicle crime23.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.56-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

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 offences1616.04128.57%
Criminal damage and arson114.260.00%
Public order10.890.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences78.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202413
June 202427
May 202433
April 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 202410
December 202314
November 20232
October 202316
September 20237

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 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232

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

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary 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 5LU 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