DRESDEN CLOSE, WV4 6DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 6DG

DRESDEN CLOSE, WV4 6DG, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.86 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6DG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV4 postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV4 6DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 6DG, encompassing approximately 2302 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 6DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Street with total crimes: 5
  • Sunset Place with total crimes: 4
  • Ward Grove with total crimes: 3

DRESDEN CLOSE, WV4 6DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8677.78%
Criminal damage and arson26.95-33.33%
Robbery20.870.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.9912.50%
Burglary33.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.47100.00%
Burglary31.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-33.33%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.65-63.64%
Public order31.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences116.9557.14%
Anti-social behaviour14.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.21-56.25%
Vehicle crime23.04100.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.1677.78%
Criminal damage and arson56.950.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6980.00%
Vehicle crime33.91200.00%
Robbery31.300.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17100.00%
Burglary10.87-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.69-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.1733.33%
Burglary31.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.420.00%
Public order43.910.00%
Other theft31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20249
May 20248
April 20244
March 202411
February 20247
January 202416
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV4 6DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wood Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Sunset Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Ward Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Needwood Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Spring Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Birmingham New Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hilton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Brocton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pritchett Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hackford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1