WV4 6ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 6ED

WV4 6ED, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.04 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6ED 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 6ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 6ED, encompassing approximately 1901 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WV4 6ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pencombe Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Hailes Park Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

WV4 6ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.04-22.73%
Vehicle crime68.94200.00%
Other theft53.1625.00%
Public order42.63100.00%
Drugs22.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.564.76%
Other theft411.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1050.00%
Vehicle crime21.58100.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.04300.00%
Shoplifting22.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Public order11.05-75.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.30-30.00%
Public order47.36300.00%
Vehicle crime32.10200.00%
Robbery21.58100.00%
Other theft21.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.3633.33%
Other theft410.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.20-28.57%
Public order37.8950.00%
Possession of weapons21.580.00%
Other theft21.05-60.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.6775.00%
Vehicle crime511.0466.67%
Other theft52.63400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.63100.00%
Burglary32.10-25.00%
Robbery21.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Public order21.05-66.67%
Other crime11.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.99-14.29%
Public order66.3120.00%
Burglary43.160.00%
Robbery32.10200.00%
Vehicle crime31.5850.00%
Shoplifting31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.2540.00%
Public order57.36150.00%
Vehicle crime22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05100.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences1012.10-58.33%
Other theft35.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-40.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Public order21.05-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-75.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.08-20.00%
Other theft612.6220.00%
Public order63.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.16150.00%
Shoplifting52.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.63300.00%
Robbery42.100.00%
Other crime32.10200.00%
Vehicle crime21.58-33.33%
Burglary21.05100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.240.00%
Other theft515.780.00%
Public order42.630.00%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202422
June 202421
May 202414
April 202420
March 202415
February 202421
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310
October 202324
September 202330

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pencombe Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hailes Park Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broadstone Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wanderers Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A459
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Martin'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Barnard Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parkfield Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Neville Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rowan Tree Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Knox Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Joan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parkfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Legge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. A4039
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Buller Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. New Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Longdon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Honor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dudding Road
    Total1
    Other theft1