LIMES ROAD, WV6 8RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 8RB

LIMES ROAD, WV6 8RB, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.08 per 1,000 population. This WV6 8RB 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 8RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 8RB, encompassing approximately 2256 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV6 8RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Dovecote Close with total crimes: 4
  • Upper Street with total crimes: 2

LIMES ROAD, WV6 8RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.33-50.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.300.00%
Burglary31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.0827.27%
Other theft46.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Public order31.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.0983.33%
Violence and sexual offences24.87-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.6625.00%
Vehicle crime22.22-33.33%
Robbery20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In March 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 offences45.76100.00%
Vehicle crime31.7750.00%
Shoplifting21.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-85.71%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.09250.00%
Other theft23.10-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.43100.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.32200.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241
November 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting14
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Dovecote Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Upper Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Froyle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1