BIRMINGHAM NEW ROAD, WV4 6LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 6LR

BIRMINGHAM NEW ROAD, WV4 6LR, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.14 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6LR 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 6LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 6LR, encompassing approximately 2512 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV4 6LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brough Close with total crimes: 6
  • Walling Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 2

BIRMINGHAM NEW ROAD, WV4 6LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.14-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson84.38300.00%
Public order33.1850.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.3577.78%
Criminal damage and arson26.37-33.33%
Robbery20.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.150.00%
Burglary33.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19200.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5550.00%
Public order53.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.9950.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-33.33%
Burglary20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.57-53.85%
Public order32.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.7762.50%
Vehicle crime15.17-66.67%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.97-52.94%
Vehicle crime33.18-25.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-75.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.9413.33%
Vehicle crime46.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59300.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In December 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 offences1511.54200.00%
Vehicle crime45.97300.00%
Robbery31.5950.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Other crime10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.97-28.57%
Robbery21.99100.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-75.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-83.33%
Burglary10.40-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.35-41.67%
Vehicle crime62.79500.00%
Burglary42.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.780.00%
Public order41.590.00%
Other crime21.590.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202416
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 202413
February 20248
January 202417
December 202315
November 20235
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Brough Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Walling Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Lane Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hill Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rookery Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Prestons Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Brocton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Spring Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Gordon Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Crawford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Genthorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hackford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Norbury Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Court Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Bowen Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rookery Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1