WV4 6EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 6EW

WV4 6EW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.51 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6EW 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 6EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 6EW, encompassing approximately 1588 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 6EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martin Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lawn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parkfield Crescent with total crimes: 2

WV4 6EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.517.14%
Other theft59.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.15-40.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Burglary11.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.03-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1566.67%
Possession of weapons33.150.00%
Burglary21.890.00%
Bicycle theft21.260.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.26-75.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.1826.32%
Criminal damage and arson415.110.00%
Vehicle crime42.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.520.00%
Other theft21.89-33.33%
Public order11.260.00%
Robbery10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.92-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.890.00%
Other theft31.8950.00%
Burglary21.890.00%
Robbery21.260.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson415.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.890.00%
Other theft21.89100.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.8950.00%
Public order11.89-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.9217.65%
Criminal damage and arson512.5925.00%
Burglary33.150.00%
Other crime21.890.00%
Other theft21.26-50.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.40-19.05%
Other theft410.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.52300.00%
Vehicle crime32.52200.00%
Public order21.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.8840.00%
Public order213.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime49.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Public order10.63-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson615.730.00%
Public order53.780.00%
Vehicle crime23.150.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202414
June 202424
May 202419
April 202425
March 202415
February 202420
January 202417
December 202321
November 202315
October 202325

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Martin Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lawn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parkfield Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rough Hills Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Penhallow Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Legge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tavern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rooker Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cheviot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Malvern Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St Saviour'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wessex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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