WORDSWORTH AVENUE, WV4 6SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV4 6SX

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, WV4 6SX, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6SX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV4 postcode area, which has experienced 243 crimes and a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV4 6SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV4 6SX, encompassing approximately 3739 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WV4 6SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cranbourne Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Sunset Place with total crimes: 4
  • Bevan Avenue with total crimes: 3

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, WV4 6SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.1629.41%
Anti-social behaviour55.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-40.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.63112.50%
Vehicle crime64.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-40.00%
Burglary20.80-66.67%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.75-11.11%
Burglary62.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6025.00%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.41-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.07300.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.3571.43%
Anti-social behaviour53.210.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In February 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 offences74.28-30.00%
Vehicle crime31.87-40.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In January 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 offences105.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.67400.00%
Vehicle crime51.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences84.55-11.11%
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.08-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6210.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.81-37.50%
Other crime22.67100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.95-23.81%
Vehicle crime64.28500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.60-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.620.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202417
May 20248
April 20249
March 202412
February 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311
September 202310
August 202316
July 202321

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
January 20241
November 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
October 20232
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Cranbourne Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sunset Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Bevan Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ward Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Needwood Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Ashbourne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Pruden Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crabtree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Birmingham New Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hilton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. South Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hateley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Kenilworth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fieldhouse Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Edale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Beverley Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Pritchett Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hackford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1