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

Overview of Crime in WV4 6RE

DOVEDALE ROAD, WV4 6RE, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.79 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6RE 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 6RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 6RE, encompassing approximately 2450 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV4 6RE area, explore the WV4 6RE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WV4 6RE area, visit the WV4 6RE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV4 6RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodcross Street with total crimes: 8
  • Falcon Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Turner Avenue with total crimes: 3

DOVEDALE ROAD, WV4 6RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.79-26.32%
Public order55.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-50.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.10216.67%
Criminal damage and arson67.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.45150.00%
Vehicle crime32.04200.00%
Public order21.22100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.30-53.85%
Other crime32.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-75.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.4330.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.30700.00%
Public order33.2650.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3566.67%
Vehicle crime34.0850.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0850.00%
Vehicle crime22.45-60.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.7525.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.04-66.67%
Public order21.63-50.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.61-36.84%
Vehicle crime44.90100.00%
Public order41.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-25.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.8358.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.57100.00%
Vehicle crime24.90-60.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.120.00%
Vehicle crime52.450.00%
Public order12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202419
June 20246
May 202413
April 202410
March 20246
February 20244
January 202412
December 202319
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodcross Street
    Total8
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Falcon Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Turner Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Ruskin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wendover Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cranbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gordon Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Pugh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Smout Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clare Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sutton Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1