WV6 0PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 0PA

WV6 0PA, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population. This WV6 0PA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV6 postcode area, which has experienced 371 crimes and a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV6 0PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 0PA, encompassing approximately 5139 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WV6 0PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warmley Close with total crimes: 7
  • Mostyn Street with total crimes: 6
  • Glentworth Gardens with total crimes: 5

WV6 0PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.73-26.47%
Criminal damage and arson64.86-14.29%
Public order51.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.97-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.043.03%
Anti-social behaviour86.6260.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5616.67%
Public order41.36100.00%
Possession of weapons30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime30.58-25.00%
Other crime30.58-25.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.2617.86%
Criminal damage and arson66.4220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.17-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.97300.00%
Other crime40.78-20.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other theft20.39-60.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.0912.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.33-37.50%
Other theft50.970.00%
Other crime50.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-93.33%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.014.17%
Vehicle crime154.86150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.56166.67%
Other theft51.5666.67%
Burglary40.97300.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%
Public order20.39-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.73-47.83%
Vehicle crime64.67200.00%
Public order51.170.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.580.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-60.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.2091.67%
Criminal damage and arson78.95-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour51.360.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Possession of weapons30.5850.00%
Drugs30.58-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.67266.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.140.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Drugs40.78100.00%
Other theft40.7833.33%
Burglary30.7850.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Public order10.39-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.09-14.29%
Public order54.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9766.67%
Vehicle crime40.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-25.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Robbery30.58200.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Burglary20.58-50.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.480.00%
Public order55.45150.00%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Burglary40.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.78-50.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.58-50.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.313.70%
Criminal damage and arson85.4560.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.56200.00%
Vehicle crime51.17-16.67%
Public order20.97-75.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.19-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.26-18.18%
Public order85.2560.00%
Vehicle crime61.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.17400.00%
Other theft50.97-28.57%
Burglary40.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-75.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.420.00%
Other theft71.560.00%
Public order51.360.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20247
December 202311
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202434
May 202433
April 202428
March 202425
February 202424
January 202446
December 202324
November 202324
October 202328
September 202328
August 202327
July 202333

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 202415
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 202412
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236
August 20232
July 20238

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
November 20233
October 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Warmley Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Mostyn Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Glentworth Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Leicester Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Lydian Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brockhurst Drive
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jameson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Austin Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gloucester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Evans Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Carter Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Chetwood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Waltho Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Gatis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Northam Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Craddock Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Jackson Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Dunstall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Festival Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1