THE ROCK, WV6 8QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 8QA

THE ROCK, WV6 8QA, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.59 per 1,000 population. This WV6 8QA 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 8QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 8QA, encompassing approximately 1682 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV6 8QA area, explore the WV6 8QA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV6 8QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • St Michael'S Court with total crimes: 2
  • Upper Street with total crimes: 2

THE ROCK, WV6 8QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2722.59-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.05-72.73%
Other theft21.78100.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Burglary10.59-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3634.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences1121.4057.14%
Vehicle crime46.54300.00%
Burglary42.38300.00%
Robbery22.38100.00%
Other theft11.19-85.71%

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
Shoplifting2426.1671.43%
Violence and sexual offences714.2740.00%
Other theft74.160.00%
Public order24.16-60.00%
Burglary11.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.83133.33%
Public order58.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.97-37.50%
Burglary22.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.89300.00%
Shoplifting64.76200.00%
Vehicle crime23.57100.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.73-60.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Shoplifting21.19-83.33%
Other theft11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%
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
Shoplifting1215.46-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.130.00%
Vehicle crime42.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1617.83128.57%
Violence and sexual offences59.51150.00%
Other theft32.970.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
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
Shoplifting710.11250.00%
Other theft34.16-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.78-60.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.970.00%
Other theft42.970.00%
Shoplifting22.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.860.00%
Shoplifting85.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.760.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202436
June 202424
May 202414
April 20246
March 20242
February 202412
January 202416
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20241
December 20231
November 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 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total30
    Shoplifting27
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Michael'S Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Upper Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Church Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Woodfield Heights
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Chelston Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1