WHERNSIDE DRIVE, WV6 0TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 0TJ

WHERNSIDE DRIVE, WV6 0TJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population. This WV6 0TJ 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 0TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 0TJ, encompassing approximately 3442 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV6 0TJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Tring Court with total crimes: 2
  • Cromer Gardens with total crimes: 2

WHERNSIDE DRIVE, WV6 0TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.9437.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.20-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.320.00%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.84-33.33%
Public order52.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.6820.00%
Possession of weapons33.4950.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other crime10.58-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.9116.67%
Other crime42.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16200.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-85.71%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.72-7.69%
Vehicle crime73.49600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.03500.00%
Burglary11.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.81-35.00%
Public order33.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.0166.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.81150.00%
Burglary11.45-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.39-20.00%
Public order23.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.72-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour44.36100.00%
Vehicle crime41.16300.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.650.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20248
June 20248
May 202412
April 202410
March 202412
February 202413
January 202420
December 202312
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tring Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cromer Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ikon Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Firsbrook Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hordern Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Glaisdale Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bransdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gatis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cheyney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newmarket Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1