WV8 1TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1TX

WV8 1TX, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.57 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1TX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV8 postcode area, which has experienced 79 crimes and a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV8 1TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1TX, encompassing approximately 2924 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV8 1TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnhurst Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Bracken Close with total crimes: 3
  • Eastney Crescent with total crimes: 3

WV8 1TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.5745.45%
Criminal damage and arson35.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.81-26.67%
Other crime23.76-33.33%
Robbery10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.86-11.76%
Other crime35.13200.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.8970.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.810.00%
Public order31.03200.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.15-16.67%
Other crime33.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.10500.00%
Other theft32.0550.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.18-30.77%
Possession of weapons33.08200.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Other theft20.68-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.89-23.53%
Other theft54.44400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7150.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.8954.55%
Burglary25.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.50-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.810.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202411
June 202415
May 202417
April 202410
March 202412
February 20249
January 202413
December 202317
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 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. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barnhurst Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Bracken Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Eastney Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Grangefield Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Duffield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sholing Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fallowfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cornfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Barnwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bebington Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Gainford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Coldridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Torfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Barley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wheatsheaf Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Fullerton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1