THE DROVEWAY, WV8 1UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1UA

THE DROVEWAY, WV8 1UA, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.13 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1UA 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 1UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1UA, encompassing approximately 1532 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 1UA 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
  • Fallowfield with total crimes: 2

THE DROVEWAY, WV8 1UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1383.33%
Anti-social behaviour17.180.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.91-45.45%

In June 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 offences119.79-8.33%
Other crime27.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.830.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.26-33.33%
Public order12.610.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.83-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.61200.00%
Other crime21.96100.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.180.00%
Other theft24.570.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.83-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.570.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.520.00%
Vehicle crime15.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.440.00%
Public order25.220.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20246
June 202411
May 202412
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
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 1UA 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. Fallowfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Cornfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Barnwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Torfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1