WV6 8NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 8NY

WV6 8NY, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.61 per 1,000 population. This WV6 8NY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV6 postcode area, which has experienced 77 crimes and a crime rate of 1.69 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV6 8NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 8NY, encompassing approximately 1992 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WV6 8NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 42
  • Newbridge Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Old Hill with total crimes: 3

WV6 8NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3629.6150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1218.0771.43%
Vehicle crime46.02300.00%
Burglary32.010.00%
Robbery21.51100.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2421.5871.43%
Violence and sexual offences712.05-12.50%
Other theft73.510.00%
Public order23.51-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.06133.33%
Violence and sexual offences87.03-20.00%
Public order54.020.00%
Other crime12.510.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.05400.00%
Shoplifting65.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.01200.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Robbery21.510.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary49.540.00%
Vehicle crime32.01200.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Shoplifting21.00-83.33%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.05-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.0214.29%
Other theft24.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Public order11.00-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%

In January 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
Shoplifting1618.07128.57%
Violence and sexual offences78.0375.00%
Public order33.51200.00%
Other theft31.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Other crime11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.55250.00%
Other theft43.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-80.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.51-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Shoplifting21.00-75.00%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.0216.67%
Public order33.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51200.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.030.00%
Burglary33.010.00%
Public order31.510.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20247
May 20248
April 202410
March 20242
February 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202436
June 202424
May 202414
April 20246
March 20242
February 202412
January 202416
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total42
    Shoplifting36
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Newbridge Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Old Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Willowdale Grange
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. St Michael'S Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chelston Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Marlborough Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Woodfield Heights
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Upper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nuevo Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crowther Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1