WV6 0RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 0RJ

WV6 0RJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.63 per 1,000 population. This WV6 0RJ 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 0RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 0RJ, encompassing approximately 5416 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV6 0RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hunter Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bargate Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Sweetman Street with total crimes: 4

WV6 0RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.6312.50%
Criminal damage and arson124.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.220.00%
Vehicle crime40.92-33.33%
Other theft40.74-33.33%
Drugs30.7450.00%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%

In June 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 offences249.4233.33%
Vehicle crime64.43-25.00%
Other theft61.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-20.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.52-10.00%
Vehicle crime83.3233.33%
Possession of weapons61.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.11-44.44%
Other theft40.92100.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Other crime30.55200.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.42-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson93.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.66-38.46%
Vehicle crime61.48-53.85%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Public order10.18-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.881200.00%
Vehicle crime132.40160.00%
Public order72.40133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.29100.00%
Robbery51.11400.00%
Other theft30.92-62.50%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.83-54.84%
Other theft82.58166.67%
Vehicle crime51.48-16.67%
Public order30.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.71287.50%
Criminal damage and arson65.720.00%
Vehicle crime61.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Drugs20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.72-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson61.48-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.11-50.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Public order20.55-50.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.8672.73%
Vehicle crime83.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.4840.00%
Public order41.2933.33%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-66.67%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime129.78300.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.22-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.030.00%
Robbery51.11400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.920.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other theft20.37-33.33%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.02-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson53.5125.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Public order30.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-25.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.05-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson44.80-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.74100.00%
Public order40.74100.00%
Other theft30.74-40.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.720.00%
Other theft50.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.920.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 202413
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 202312
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202424
May 202418
April 202420
March 202421
February 202414
January 202431
December 20238
November 202319
October 202311
September 202319
August 202326
July 202331

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20246
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 202413
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20236
July 20234

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hunter Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bargate Drive
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sweetman Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Walpole Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Avondale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Reansway Square
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Brockhurst Drive
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albert Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Allen Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newbridge Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Mcbean Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tring Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Firsbrook Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 14. St Andrews Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. New Hampton Road West
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tettenhall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. St Jude'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bitterne Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clifford Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Sweetman Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Park Dale West
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. St Edmund'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Balfour Crescent
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Gatis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gibbs Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1