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

Overview of Crime in WV6 8LS

WOOD ROAD, WV6 8LS, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.48 per 1,000 population. This WV6 8LS 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 8LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 8LS, encompassing approximately 2577 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: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV6 8LS 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
  • Dovecote Close with total crimes: 4

WOOD ROAD, WV6 8LS 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.48-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences94.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.8077.78%
Violence and sexual offences96.2128.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.49200.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.54350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.4916.67%
Burglary32.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.27100.00%
Shoplifting22.330.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-62.50%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.27100.00%
Public order13.100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.660.00%
Vehicle crime31.55200.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.72-20.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.10-61.54%
Burglary21.940.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.980.00%
Vehicle crime35.040.00%
Burglary21.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202416
June 20249
May 20242
April 20242
January 20243

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV6 8LS 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. Dovecote Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oak Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Tanfield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Kinfare Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Foley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rising Brook
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1