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

Overview of Crime in WV4 6RD

DOVEDALE ROAD, WV4 6RD, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.73 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6RD 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 6RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 6RD, encompassing approximately 1708 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WV4 6RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodcross Street with total crimes: 8
  • Johnson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Falcon Crescent with total crimes: 3

DOVEDALE ROAD, WV4 6RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.73-5.26%
Public order610.54500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.34-66.67%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.3226.67%
Criminal damage and arson511.120.00%
Vehicle crime42.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.34-25.00%
Other crime11.76-66.67%
Public order10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.05-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour48.780.00%
Other crime32.34200.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.3977.78%
Anti-social behaviour49.37300.00%
Public order32.3450.00%
Vehicle crime31.7650.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.9580.00%
Public order25.27100.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8525.00%
Vehicle crime22.93-71.43%
Drugs11.17-66.67%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime714.64133.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.10-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.34200.00%
Burglary31.76200.00%
Drugs31.760.00%
Public order21.76-50.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.320.00%
Public order411.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Vehicle crime32.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.760.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.5617.65%
Criminal damage and arson411.710.00%
Vehicle crime22.34-50.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1714.64112.50%
Vehicle crime49.95-33.33%
Burglary22.340.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.12-42.86%
Vehicle crime64.68500.00%
Burglary23.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.710.00%
Other theft18.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202419
June 202415
May 202416
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 202420
December 202320
November 202317
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodcross Street
    Total8
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Johnson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Falcon Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Turner Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Wathan Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ruskin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Wendover Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pugh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Smout Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Watson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lyndon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clare Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Sutton Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1