WOOD ROAD, WV6 8LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 8LE

WOOD ROAD, WV6 8LE, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.76 per 1,000 population. This WV6 8LE 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 8LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 8LE, encompassing approximately 1813 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV6 8LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highgrove with total crimes: 1
  • Wincote Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Foley Avenue with total crimes: 1

WOOD ROAD, WV6 8LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.76100.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.86100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.21-33.33%
Burglary11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.65-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.960.00%
Vehicle crime23.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.760.00%
Burglary11.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.6550.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.310.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.550.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.51100.00%
Vehicle crime23.310.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.650.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.86100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.620.00%
Vehicle crime15.510.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
December 20231
October 20236
September 20233
July 202310

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Highgrove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Wincote Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Foley Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Dovecote Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1