RACECOURSE ROAD, WV6 0QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 0QU

RACECOURSE ROAD, WV6 0QU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population. This WV6 0QU 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 0QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 0QU, encompassing approximately 3680 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV6 0QU area, explore the WV6 0QU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WV6 0QU area, visit the WV6 0QU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-51.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WV6 0QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warmley Close with total crimes: 7
  • Glentworth Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Roxby Gardens with total crimes: 3

RACECOURSE ROAD, WV6 0QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.61-51.85%
Criminal damage and arson43.53-20.00%
Public order31.09-25.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-33.33%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.3117.39%
Criminal damage and arson57.34150.00%
Public order41.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0950.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.1453.33%
Vehicle crime36.25200.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime20.54-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-60.00%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.95-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour94.08200.00%
Other crime72.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-44.44%
Other theft41.3633.33%
Possession of weapons21.09100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-91.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.9422.22%
Vehicle crime125.981100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.26350.00%
Other theft32.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82200.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.69-33.33%
Public order54.890.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.6068.75%
Criminal damage and arson37.34-62.50%
Burglary30.820.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1725.00%
Burglary31.36200.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.78-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour45.4333.33%
Vehicle crime41.09100.00%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Public order20.82-50.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.32-4.35%
Public order45.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.144.55%
Criminal damage and arson76.25250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.90100.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Public order20.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.0410.00%
Public order65.980.00%
Vehicle crime41.63300.00%
Other theft31.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-66.67%
Other crime20.54-50.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.600.00%
Other theft65.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.630.00%
Other crime41.630.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20249
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
October 20232
September 20237
August 20232

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202427
May 202423
April 202415
March 202422
February 202418
January 202427
December 202316
November 202320
October 202322
September 202323
August 202322
July 202320

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 202412
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

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

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
March 20241
February 20245
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20236

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
January 20241
August 20232
July 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
August 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Warmley Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Glentworth Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Roxby Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Jameson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bransdale Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carter Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Chetwood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Waltho Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Gatis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Craddock Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Jackson Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Festival Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1