WV6 6GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 6GU

WV6 6GU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This WV6 6GU 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 6GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 6GU, encompassing approximately 2340 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV6 6GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Austin Street with total crimes: 6
  • Jameson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Gorsebrook Road with total crimes: 2

WV6 6GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.27-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2850.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.82-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.4166.67%
Public order32.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Robbery20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson310.2550.00%
Public order31.28200.00%
Vehicle crime31.28-25.00%
Other crime31.280.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-50.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Burglary10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.9480.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.69-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.7133.33%
Other theft31.71-25.00%
Other crime31.28-40.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.24-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour74.2775.00%
Other crime52.990.00%
Other theft42.14100.00%
Vehicle crime31.71-75.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.51-7.14%
Vehicle crime125.550.00%
Burglary65.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5666.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.140.00%
Public order31.71-25.00%
Drugs21.28-33.33%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.81-30.00%
Public order45.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71300.00%
Drugs31.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Robbery20.85100.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

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 offences2014.9542.86%
Criminal damage and arson58.540.00%
Other theft32.140.00%
Burglary21.28-33.33%
Drugs10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.53-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson55.9866.67%
Vehicle crime42.14300.00%
Burglary31.710.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-71.43%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.24-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour77.26133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.99200.00%
Other theft31.2850.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.230.00%
Shoplifting410.250.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202415
June 202424
May 202418
April 202410
March 202413
February 202414
January 202420
December 202314
November 202317
October 202324

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
November 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 202412
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 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
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV6 6GU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Austin Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Jameson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Gorsebrook Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coxwell Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Race Track
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Carter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Glentworth Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Warmley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leverton Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1