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

Overview of Crime in WV4 6SX

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, WV4 6SX, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population. This WV4 6SX 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV4 6SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Crabtree Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fieldhouse Road with total crimes: 2

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, WV4 6SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.22-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson43.2133.33%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%

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 offences104.810.00%
Other crime22.670.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Crabtree Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Fieldhouse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Hill Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hateley Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bevan Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Ashbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ettingshall Park Farm Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Cranbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gordon Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Crawford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Needwood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Genthorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beverley Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hackford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1