WV6 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 8AB

WV6 8AB, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.50 per 1,000 population. This WV6 8AB 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 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 8AB, encompassing approximately 1090 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV6 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandy Hollow with total crimes: 18
  • Fox Hollow with total crimes: 3
  • Westhill with total crimes: 3

WV6 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1627.5077.78%
Violence and sexual offences514.67-37.50%
Vehicle crime44.58100.00%
Burglary23.67100.00%
Other theft11.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting921.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.25166.67%
Vehicle crime27.330.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Public order11.830.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting310.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.750.00%
Vehicle crime22.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Robbery11.830.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.750.00%
Public order11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.50100.00%
Vehicle crime23.670.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting26.42-60.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.830.00%
Public order11.830.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.58100.00%
Burglary11.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In December 2023, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons11.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.92-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.920.00%
Other theft33.670.00%
Vehicle crime22.750.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Shoplifting10.92-50.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.830.00%
Possession of weapons33.670.00%
Shoplifting22.75100.00%
Burglary21.83100.00%
Theft from the person11.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson520.17150.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.58-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.75100.00%
Public order21.83100.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Shoplifting11.83-66.67%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.6766.67%
Vehicle crime34.58200.00%
Shoplifting32.75-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.75100.00%
Burglary11.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.580.00%
Vehicle crime12.750.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
November 20233
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV6 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sandy Hollow
    Total18
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fox Hollow
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Westhill
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Willow Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Martham Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. The Parklands
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Holloway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1