BOWEN AVENUE, WV4 6NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 6NJ

BOWEN AVENUE, WV4 6NJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.03 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6NJ 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 6NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 6NJ, encompassing approximately 1808 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV4 6NJ 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

BOWEN AVENUE, WV4 6NJ 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 offences1116.03-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson86.08700.00%
Public order34.42200.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-50.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.3763.64%
Drugs29.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-50.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.48-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.08100.00%
Vehicle crime32.21-40.00%
Other crime31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Public order11.11-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.0371.43%
Public order66.63200.00%
Vehicle crime53.32400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Burglary11.11-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.630.00%
Burglary23.87100.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.870.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.29-72.00%
Other crime33.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-80.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.5631.58%
Criminal damage and arson513.82150.00%
Burglary32.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.1472.73%
Vehicle crime310.50200.00%
Robbery31.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Other crime11.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.7237.50%
Other crime36.080.00%
Burglary21.66-33.33%
Robbery21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.55-85.71%
Public order10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.270.00%
Vehicle crime74.42250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.87-40.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.420.00%
Public order32.760.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202418
June 202411
May 202412
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 202425
December 202319
November 202311
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232

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
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV4 6NJ 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. Pointon Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Prestons Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Brocton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gordon Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Crawford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Court Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Bowen Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pugh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Smout Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clare Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. A463
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Rookery Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1