BRIDGNORTH ROAD, WV6 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 8AF

BRIDGNORTH ROAD, WV6 8AF, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.70 per 1,000 population. This WV6 8AF 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 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 8AF, encompassing approximately 1317 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV6 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandy Hollow with total crimes: 12
  • Church Road with total crimes: 4
  • Grove Lane with total crimes: 2

BRIDGNORTH ROAD, WV6 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.70-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences58.35-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.790.00%
Other theft12.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1624.2977.78%
Violence and sexual offences612.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime44.55100.00%
Burglary23.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Other theft11.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

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
Shoplifting917.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.83100.00%
Vehicle crime26.070.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.110.00%
Shoplifting33.040.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%
Robbery11.520.00%

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
Shoplifting36.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.5550.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Public order11.520.00%

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
Shoplifting25.31-60.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.520.00%
Public order11.520.00%

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
Shoplifting57.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.79100.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

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 weapons11.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.3875.00%
Other theft35.310.00%
Vehicle crime22.28100.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Shoplifting10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

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 offences411.380.00%
Possession of weapons33.040.00%
Shoplifting22.28100.00%
Burglary21.52100.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%

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 arson517.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.790.00%
Vehicle crime33.040.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
September 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202416
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Sandy Hollow
    Total12
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Grove Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cygnet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westhill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Kemberton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cherrington Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1