RIDGEWAY DRIVE, WV4 5NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 5NU

RIDGEWAY DRIVE, WV4 5NU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.77 per 1,000 population. This WV4 5NU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV4 postcode area, which has experienced 243 crimes and a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV4 5NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 5NU, encompassing approximately 1802 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV4 5NU area, explore the WV4 5NU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 5NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pennwood Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Sedgley Road with total crimes: 1
  • Brenton Road with total crimes: 1

RIDGEWAY DRIVE, WV4 5NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.66-75.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.22100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.9950.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.66-33.33%
Other theft11.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.77-25.00%
Burglary11.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.550.00%
Other theft32.22200.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.880.00%
Public order12.220.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In August 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.550.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
July 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
July 20232

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Pennwood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sedgley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brenton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Swan Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Links Road
    Total1
    Burglary1