VICTORIA ROAD, WV6 9LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 9LY

VICTORIA ROAD, WV6 9LY, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.51 per 1,000 population. This WV6 9LY 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 9LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 9LY, encompassing approximately 2732 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 (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV6 9LY 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

VICTORIA ROAD, WV6 9LY 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
Shoplifting139.51-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.76-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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
Shoplifting1512.4450.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.49-11.11%
Vehicle crime32.93200.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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
Shoplifting1010.98233.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.660.00%
Public order33.29-25.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7828.57%
Public order43.29300.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Shoplifting31.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.56-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.22-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.560.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.2522.22%
Violence and sexual offences94.03-10.00%
Vehicle crime33.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-50.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6111.11%
Shoplifting93.6680.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.32-43.75%
Shoplifting53.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.83-50.00%
Burglary20.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-66.67%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.810.00%
Burglary45.85300.00%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.250.00%
Shoplifting75.850.00%
Public order32.560.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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
November 20233

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
October 20231

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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV6 9LY 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. Cromer Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Sandy Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lowlands Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Church Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Hordern Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1