WV4 6DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 6DL

WV4 6DL, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.90 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6DL 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 6DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 6DL, encompassing approximately 2867 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WV4 6DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martin Street with total crimes: 5
  • Hailes Park Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lawn Road with total crimes: 4

WV4 6DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.90-12.50%
Other theft64.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0925.00%
Public order51.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.74-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.95-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour95.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.14-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.5646.15%
Criminal damage and arson56.63400.00%
Vehicle crime41.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Other theft21.05-60.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.16-27.78%
Other theft54.5366.67%
Vehicle crime41.7433.33%
Public order31.4050.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.8638.46%
Anti-social behaviour56.2825.00%
Other theft31.7450.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.77-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4050.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.2553.85%
Burglary46.9833.33%
Vehicle crime31.40-40.00%
Public order31.05-50.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Other theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.218.33%
Public order64.53200.00%
Vehicle crime52.0925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.720.00%
Vehicle crime44.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0550.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.02-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour34.19200.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-75.00%
Public order20.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.35-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson86.6360.00%
Public order62.790.00%
Other crime32.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.460.00%
Other theft41.740.00%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202416
June 202419
May 202413
April 202418
March 202413
February 202420
January 202413
December 202312
November 202312
October 202319
September 202330

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20249
June 20243
April 20245
March 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20244
January 20243
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Martin Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hailes Park Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lawn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Barnard Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parkfield Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Penhallow Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Parkfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Legge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hateley Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bevan Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Inverclyde Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Walton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Inverkip Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rothesay Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Greenock Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hardon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. A4039
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Buller Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. New Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Lawnswood Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1