BIRCHWOOD ROAD, WV4 5UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 5UH

BIRCHWOOD ROAD, WV4 5UH, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population. This WV4 5UH 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 5UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 5UH, encompassing approximately 3321 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV4 5UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitehall Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sutherland Road with total crimes: 2
  • Penn Road with total crimes: 1

BIRCHWOOD ROAD, WV4 5UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.91-50.00%
Public order22.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9420.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8350.00%
Public order24.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.61-28.57%
Robbery13.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In April 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 offences145.4240.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.210.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In March 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 offences106.6225.00%
Other theft33.0150.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.82-46.67%
Burglary32.4150.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8366.67%
Other theft34.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.8280.00%
Vehicle crime22.71-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences53.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.42900.00%
Vehicle crime33.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202418
June 202415
May 202410
April 202414
March 202410
February 20248
January 202415
December 20239
November 20235
October 202310
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 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 5UH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitehall Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Sutherland Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Penn Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bromley Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Witton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shervale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Waverley Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Marlbrook Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1