PENN ROAD, WV4 5TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 5TZ

PENN ROAD, WV4 5TZ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.99 per 1,000 population. This WV4 5TZ 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 5TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 5TZ, encompassing approximately 3011 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV4 5TZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riley Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Penn Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bromley Place with total crimes: 1

PENN ROAD, WV4 5TZ 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.99-45.45%
Public order21.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.970.00%
Vehicle crime33.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3110.00%
Vehicle crime33.6550.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.65100.00%
Vehicle crime23.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.32-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.66-40.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6480.00%
Vehicle crime52.990.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.64-9.09%
Other theft43.32300.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.65-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.65-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.65-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour23.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.97225.00%
Vehicle crime34.320.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202411
June 202411
May 202410
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 202410
December 202311
November 202312
October 202313
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Riley Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Penn Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bromley Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Woodfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chequerfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coalway Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Witton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shervale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cotswold Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Waverley Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1