WV6 0LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 0LB

WV6 0LB, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.88 per 1,000 population. This WV6 0LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV6 postcode area, which has experienced 285 crimes and a crime rate of 6.26 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV6 0LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 0LB, encompassing approximately 2732 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV6 0LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Newbridge Avenue with total crimes: 2

WV6 0LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.88-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.76-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour32.56200.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.3745.45%
Shoplifting155.8650.00%
Vehicle crime55.4966.67%
Robbery21.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.71-8.33%
Shoplifting104.03233.33%
Other theft33.660.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Public order10.73-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.2520.00%
Public order54.39150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.830.00%
Shoplifting31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-33.33%
Public order20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences68.05-33.33%
Burglary42.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46300.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.9822.22%
Violence and sexual offences94.030.00%
Vehicle crime33.2950.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.98125.00%
Shoplifting93.2980.00%
Public order33.2950.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.83-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Public order20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime43.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Possession of weapons21.10100.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.350.00%
Shoplifting74.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.560.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202416
June 202411
May 202412
April 202410
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 20234
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 6 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
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202415
June 202410
May 20243
February 202411
January 20249
December 20235
October 20237

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV6 0LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Newbridge Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Michael'S Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mcbean Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Winslow Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Church Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Woodfield Heights
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Chelston Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hordern Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1