DOVEDALE ROAD, WV4 6RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 6RA

DOVEDALE ROAD, WV4 6RA, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.78 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6RA 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 6RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 6RA, encompassing approximately 2719 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV4 6RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Fieldhouse Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wordsworth Avenue with total crimes: 2

DOVEDALE ROAD, WV4 6RA 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.04300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.47-71.43%
Burglary10.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9940.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.57100.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.78400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Robbery10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.47300.00%
Drugs31.470.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.840.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.21-57.14%
Other crime11.100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.04-30.00%
Vehicle crime32.5750.00%
Robbery11.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.520.00%
Burglary23.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fieldhouse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Ashbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sherrans Dell
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ettingshall Park Farm Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cranbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beverley Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1