WROTTESLEY ROAD, WV6 8SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 8SB

WROTTESLEY ROAD, WV6 8SB, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.57 per 1,000 population. This WV6 8SB 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 8SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 8SB, encompassing approximately 1990 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV6 8SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Cornwall Road with total crimes: 1
  • Wrottesley Road with total crimes: 1

WROTTESLEY ROAD, WV6 8SB 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
Shoplifting2114.5750.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.550.00%
Burglary32.01200.00%
Other theft11.51-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.5727.27%
Vehicle crime57.030.00%
Other theft42.510.00%
Public order32.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.5483.33%
Theft from the person25.530.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.0150.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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 offences44.5233.33%
Vehicle crime22.01100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-85.71%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.04250.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.520.00%
Robbery11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.52200.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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 crime36.030.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.5333.33%
Other theft22.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%

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 order35.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.510.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 20242
April 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 5 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
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Burglary3
  • 2. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wrottesley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hinckes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Upper Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Upper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1