ASHLEY MOUNT, WV6 8QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 8QD

ASHLEY MOUNT, WV6 8QD, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.82 per 1,000 population. This WV6 8QD 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 8QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 8QD, encompassing approximately 1621 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV6 8QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Old Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Willowdale Grange with total crimes: 2

ASHLEY MOUNT, WV6 8QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2122.8250.00%
Violence and sexual offences1012.95150.00%
Burglary36.17200.00%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Other theft11.23-85.71%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1418.5027.27%
Other theft78.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.3233.33%
Public order32.470.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.5783.33%
Public order36.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-50.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.48500.00%
Shoplifting63.70200.00%
Vehicle crime23.70100.00%
Robbery21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.17100.00%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-75.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In February 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 offences46.780.00%
Vehicle crime22.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.62-85.71%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.72250.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.32100.00%
Public order22.470.00%
Other theft21.23-50.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-33.33%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.100.00%
Other theft33.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-50.00%
Shoplifting21.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.7050.00%
Public order21.85-33.33%
Robbery11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.850.00%
Burglary21.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.17-70.00%
Burglary31.850.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

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 offences1011.100.00%
Public order36.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233
August 20233
July 202310

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
August 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202414
May 202411
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 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
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 2 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
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Burglary3
  • 2. Old Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Willowdale Grange
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. St Michael'S Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chelston Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Church Hill Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Upper Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodfield Heights
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Upper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1