WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WV8 1PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1PL

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WV8 1PL, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV8 postcode area, which has experienced 52 crimes and a crime rate of 3.30 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV8 1PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1PL, encompassing approximately 2387 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 1PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Gorsty Hayes with total crimes: 2
  • Hazel Gardens with total crimes: 1

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WV8 1PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.680.00%
Shoplifting31.680.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.09-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.26-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In June 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
Shoplifting67.5420.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.68200.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.61-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.86-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-66.67%
Other theft10.420.00%

In January 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 offences44.61-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Shoplifting31.26-57.14%
Burglary11.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9628.57%
Shoplifting73.7716.67%
Robbery12.930.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1240.00%
Shoplifting62.9320.00%
Robbery12.510.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.280.00%
Shoplifting52.09400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.770.00%
Shoplifting12.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV8 1PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Gorsty Hayes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Hazel Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Roseville Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Yew Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Primrose Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Princes Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ward Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bentley Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Arps Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1