WV8 1RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1RT

WV8 1RT, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1RT 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 1RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1RT, encompassing approximately 1965 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 1RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Faversham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fallowfield with total crimes: 2
  • Smallwood Road with total crimes: 1

WV8 1RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.62-33.33%
Other crime24.070.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.140.00%
Other crime26.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.16140.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.110.00%
Public order31.53200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.11-16.67%
Other crime32.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.1220.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.050.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons32.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.16-9.09%
Other theft35.09200.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6757.14%
Criminal damage and arson25.600.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0916.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.63-50.00%
Public order23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.160.00%
Other crime26.110.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202412
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 202311
November 20237
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Faversham Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fallowfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Smallwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barnhurst Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wheatsheaf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dalbeg Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pendeford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Grasmere Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Buttermere Close
    Total1
    Burglary1