FORTON CLOSE, WV6 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 8AY

FORTON CLOSE, WV6 8AY, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.00 per 1,000 population. This WV6 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 8AY, encompassing approximately 2398 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: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV6 8AY 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

FORTON CLOSE, WV6 8AY 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.00-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences74.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.7677.78%
Violence and sexual offences76.6740.00%
Vehicle crime42.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.7566.67%
Other theft22.08100.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-80.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.67400.00%
Shoplifting32.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.500.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-33.33%
Public order10.830.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.92200.00%
Shoplifting21.25-60.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.590.00%
Vehicle crime42.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.250.00%
Vehicle crime32.5050.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.84-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.500.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.340.00%
Public order33.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20236
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV6 8AY 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. Cherrington Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Tanfield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Foley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1