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

Overview of Crime in WV6 8RD

LIMES ROAD, WV6 8RD, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.37 per 1,000 population. This WV6 8RD 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 8RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 8RD, encompassing approximately 2244 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: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV6 8RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Wincote Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Dovecote Close with total crimes: 1

LIMES ROAD, WV6 8RD 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2113.3750.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.36300.00%
Burglary31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.0327.27%
Other theft56.240.00%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Public order31.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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
Shoplifting117.1383.33%
Violence and sexual offences24.90-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

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
Shoplifting67.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.6725.00%
Vehicle crime22.23-33.33%
Robbery20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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 offences45.7933.33%
Vehicle crime31.7850.00%
Shoplifting21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.5650.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-85.71%

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
Shoplifting77.13250.00%
Other theft23.12-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 theft44.46100.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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 crime35.35200.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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 offences87.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.900.00%
Public order32.670.00%
Shoplifting21.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
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 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Burglary3
  • 2. Wincote Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dovecote Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Upper Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodfield Heights
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Upper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1