WV4 6LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 6LF

WV4 6LF, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.89 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6LF 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 6LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barton Road with total crimes: 4
  • A4126 with total crimes: 2
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 2

WV4 6LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.89-58.33%
Burglary43.090.00%
Vehicle crime22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Public order11.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

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 offences511.130.00%
Burglary33.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. A4126
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Spring Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Needwood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Genthorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hackford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Norbury Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Court Road
    Total1
    Burglary1