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

Overview of Crime in WV6 9LR

LOWER STREET, WV6 9LR, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.26 per 1,000 population. This WV6 9LR 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 9LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 9LR, encompassing approximately 2132 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: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV6 9LR 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 9LR 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.26-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences46.10-50.00%
Burglary21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.0433.33%
Vehicle crime43.750.00%
Other theft21.88-33.33%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Robbery20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.26233.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.69-14.29%
Other theft32.81200.00%
Burglary11.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.850.00%
Public order43.280.00%
Burglary31.880.00%
Shoplifting31.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1675.00%
Vehicle crime23.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.63-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.880.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.7922.22%
Violence and sexual offences55.16-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.350.00%
Burglary11.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.3280.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.2250.00%
Public order22.810.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.470.00%

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
Shoplifting56.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.35-50.00%
Burglary31.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.44-20.00%
Other theft33.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Public order20.940.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.320.00%
Shoplifting74.690.00%
Public order23.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
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. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 4 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

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 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233

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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233

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 3 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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV6 9LR 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Sandy Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Lowlands Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Church Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Woodfield Heights
    Total1
    Burglary1