WV6 9AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 9AY

WV6 9AY, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.55 per 1,000 population. This WV6 9AY 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 9AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 9AY, encompassing approximately 1649 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WV6 9AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Upper Street with total crimes: 2
  • Froyle Close with total crimes: 1

WV6 9AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.55-33.33%
Other theft38.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.82-60.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Burglary11.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2118.1850.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.730.00%
Burglary33.0350.00%
Vehicle crime11.82-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1416.9727.27%
Other theft58.490.00%
Public order33.0350.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.7083.33%
Public order26.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-75.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.64300.00%
Vehicle crime32.4250.00%
Robbery21.820.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.670.00%
Shoplifting21.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

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 offences34.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.82100.00%
Burglary11.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-85.71%

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
Shoplifting711.52250.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.24200.00%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Other theft21.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.06100.00%
Shoplifting22.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.490.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Shoplifting21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 12 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
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
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 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
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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 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 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 9AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting14
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Upper Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Froyle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Danescourt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stockwell End
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Woodfield Heights
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1