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

Overview of Crime in WV4 6RS

BIRMINGHAM NEW ROAD, WV4 6RS, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.67 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6RS 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 6RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 6RS, encompassing approximately 2807 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WV4 6RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martin Street with total crimes: 5
  • Pencombe Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Hailes Park Close with total crimes: 4

BIRMINGHAM NEW ROAD, WV4 6RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.67-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson67.120.00%
Other theft62.14500.00%
Public order42.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.9610.53%
Criminal damage and arson67.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1450.00%
Possession of weapons22.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In June 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 offences1913.8946.15%
Criminal damage and arson66.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.140.00%
Other theft41.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Public order11.07-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.75-18.75%
Other theft44.6333.33%
Public order31.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 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 offences1610.33-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour45.700.00%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.69-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson36.41-25.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.71-60.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.3211.76%
Vehicle crime56.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.7833.33%
Burglary41.4233.33%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Public order31.07-57.14%
Other crime21.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.6030.77%
Public order76.06133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.4933.33%
Vehicle crime31.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.6918.18%
Vehicle crime54.63150.00%
Public order31.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.92-50.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Public order20.71-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.840.00%
Public order72.850.00%
Other crime32.490.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202421
June 202419
May 202413
April 202416
March 202418
February 202419
January 202417
December 202313
November 202311
October 202322

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Martin Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Pencombe Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hailes Park Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lawn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Broadstone Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Martin'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Barnard Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parkfield Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Penhallow Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Joan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parkfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Legge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bevan Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Walton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Inverkip Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rothesay Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Greenock Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hardon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. A4039
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Buller Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. New Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Dudding Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Lawnswood Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1