WV6 8PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 8PL

WV6 8PL, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.93 per 1,000 population. This WV6 8PL 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 8PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 8PL, encompassing approximately 1691 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: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WV6 8PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 42
  • Old Hill with total crimes: 3
  • St Michael'S Court with total crimes: 2

WV6 8PL 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3631.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences921.29125.00%
Vehicle crime45.32300.00%
Burglary32.370.00%
Robbery21.77100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2423.6571.43%
Other theft714.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.14-33.33%
Public order22.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1419.51133.33%
Public order68.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.55-14.29%
Other crime13.550.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.83133.33%
Shoplifting64.14200.00%
Vehicle crime23.55-33.33%
Robbery21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%

In March 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 crime310.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-40.00%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Shoplifting21.18-83.33%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.37-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.1025.00%
Vehicle crime32.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1615.96128.57%
Violence and sexual offences49.46100.00%
Other theft32.370.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.46250.00%
Other theft34.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.77-33.33%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime11.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.87-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Shoplifting21.77-75.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.23300.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.73150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.96200.00%
Robbery11.770.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary26.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-33.33%
Public order21.180.00%
Shoplifting21.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.18-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.10-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Shoplifting31.7750.00%
Burglary21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.050.00%
Public order35.910.00%
Shoplifting21.770.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233
July 202310

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 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
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20246
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 8PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total42
    Shoplifting36
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Old Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. St Michael'S Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chelston Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Marlborough Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Upper Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodfield Heights
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Upper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nuevo Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1