GENGE AVENUE, WV4 6SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 6SL

GENGE AVENUE, WV4 6SL, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.16 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6SL 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 6SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 6SL, encompassing approximately 2921 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV4 6SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crabtree Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fieldhouse Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wordsworth Avenue with total crimes: 2

GENGE AVENUE, WV4 6SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.16-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.8720.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37-20.00%
Shoplifting11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.42400.00%
Vehicle crime41.71300.00%
Other theft21.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5325.00%
Other theft33.42200.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Shoplifting21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8214.29%
Vehicle crime32.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-40.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.85-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8514.29%
Vehicle crime32.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences75.4816.67%
Vehicle crime32.400.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.50-53.85%
Burglary42.05100.00%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5330.00%
Public order24.450.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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 offences104.450.00%
Burglary23.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202412
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crabtree Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Fieldhouse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Hateley Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bevan Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Linslade Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Ranworth Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lawnswood Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Ashbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sherrans Dell
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ettingshall Park Farm Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Cranbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1