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

Overview of Crime in WV4 5UP

PENN ROAD, WV4 5UP, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population. This WV4 5UP 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 5UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 5UP, encompassing approximately 2581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WV4 5UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riley Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Hayling Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Penn Road with total crimes: 1

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.81-50.00%
Public order23.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-60.00%
Drugs10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.9433.33%
Vehicle crime56.2066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.5220.00%
Vehicle crime34.65-25.00%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2025.00%
Vehicle crime43.87-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime53.1025.00%
Other theft11.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.75100.00%
Vehicle crime43.870.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.65-54.55%
Burglary21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Other theft10.77-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.910.00%
Other theft44.26300.00%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.36-8.33%
Public order24.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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 offences126.58-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour24.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.52160.00%
Vehicle crime45.030.00%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202416
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
March 202410
February 20245
January 202411
December 202311
November 202312
October 202313
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Riley Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hayling Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Penn Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bromley Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Woodfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chequerfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coalway Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Witton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shervale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cotswold Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Waverley Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Marlbrook Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1