WV6 8NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 8NS

WV6 8NS, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population. This WV6 8NS 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 8NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 8NS, encompassing approximately 2905 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV6 8NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodhouse Road North with total crimes: 7
  • Oak Green with total crimes: 5
  • School Road with total crimes: 3

WV6 8NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.29116.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0350.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Theft from the person21.030.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%

In June 2024, 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 offences64.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.82125.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In April 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 offences42.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.38100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.44700.00%
Robbery12.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.38-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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 offences44.13-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.10-16.67%
Public order21.720.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.10-53.85%
Burglary22.06100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.88-18.75%
Vehicle crime24.47100.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.57100.00%
Public order35.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.51-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.7550.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.260.00%
Other theft35.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313
September 202316
August 20238
July 202315

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
January 20241
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

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 8NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodhouse Road North
    Total7
    Other crime3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Oak Green
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. School Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Woodend Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highgrove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Wincote Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Foley Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Woodhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Field Head Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Regina Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dovecote Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1