LOWER STREET, WV6 9AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 9AB

LOWER STREET, WV6 9AB, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.93 per 1,000 population. This WV6 9AB 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 9AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 9AB, encompassing approximately 2263 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV6 9AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • St Michael'S Court with total crimes: 2

LOWER STREET, WV6 9AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.93-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences55.74-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson22.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1517.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.6344.44%
Vehicle crime45.74100.00%
Burglary21.77100.00%
Robbery20.88100.00%
Other theft10.88-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.69233.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.4212.50%
Other theft53.98400.00%
Vehicle crime22.21100.00%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.28-11.11%
Public order43.53300.00%
Shoplifting31.770.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.07200.00%
Vehicle crime33.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.18-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.33200.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.3722.22%
Violence and sexual offences84.8660.00%
Vehicle crime43.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.0480.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.9825.00%
Vehicle crime32.21200.00%
Public order21.33100.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Drugs10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.21-63.64%
Burglary31.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.930.00%
Vehicle crime54.860.00%
Other theft32.210.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.600.00%
Shoplifting74.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.090.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202413
June 20249
May 20248
April 20249
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 5 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
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202415
June 202410
May 20243
February 202411
January 20249
December 20235
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV6 9AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. St Michael'S Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Upper Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Lowlands Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Church Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Woodfield Heights
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Chelston Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hordern Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1