EDWARD STREET, WV4 6HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 6HE

EDWARD STREET, WV4 6HE, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.28 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6HE 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 6HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 6HE, encompassing approximately 2134 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV4 6HE area, explore the WV4 6HE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 6HE 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
  • St Martin'S Close with total crimes: 2

EDWARD STREET, WV4 6HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.2825.00%
Other theft69.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.810.00%
Public order32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.94-75.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.68-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour87.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.75-16.67%
Possession of weapons42.340.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.940.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.84100.00%
Vehicle crime32.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-33.33%
Other theft20.94-50.00%
Public order10.94-66.67%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.62-32.26%
Vehicle crime69.84200.00%
Other theft42.81100.00%
Public order31.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.0972.22%
Anti-social behaviour414.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87-25.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Public order20.94100.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson48.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Other theft21.41-33.33%
Public order10.94-66.67%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.9642.11%
Criminal damage and arson612.65100.00%
Other theft32.8150.00%
Vehicle crime31.4150.00%
Other crime31.410.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Public order31.41-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.340.00%
Public order48.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8750.00%
Burglary31.41200.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.005.56%
Public order38.90200.00%
Vehicle crime31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.59-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson28.43-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Public order10.47-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3227.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson815.000.00%
Public order63.750.00%
Other crime32.810.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202416
June 202421
May 202421
April 202431
March 202418
February 202427
January 202419
December 202319
November 202318
October 202332

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 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
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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 6HE 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. St Martin'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Rough Hills Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Penhallow Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Joan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parkfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Legge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tavern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rooker Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Malvern Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Wessex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Inverclyde Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Walton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Inverkip Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rothesay Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Greenock Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hardon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. A4039
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Buller Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. New Street
    Total1
    Drugs1