WV4 6LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 6LF

WV4 6LF, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV4 postcode area, which has experienced 243 crimes and a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV4 6LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 6LF, encompassing approximately 1617 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 6LF 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
  • Needwood Drive with total crimes: 3

WV4 6LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.42-33.33%
Robbery21.240.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.13-25.00%
Burglary33.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.75300.00%
Burglary34.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-33.33%
Other theft11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.85200.00%
Public order21.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.24-75.00%
Other theft11.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0460.00%
Public order14.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.71-44.44%
Vehicle crime13.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.7580.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.560.00%
Vehicle crime13.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.04150.00%
Other theft23.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.71-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-66.67%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.13-37.50%
Burglary33.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Public order10.62-75.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.60-27.27%
Public order44.95300.00%
Other theft32.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85200.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.5137.50%
Vehicle crime26.80-50.00%
Public order11.24-50.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.510.00%
Vehicle crime44.950.00%
Burglary22.470.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Robbery11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 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
January 20245
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20238
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 6LF 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. Needwood Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Spring Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Birmingham New Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hilton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. South Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hackford Road
    Total1
    Public order1