THE COVERT, WV8 1UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1UF

THE COVERT, WV8 1UF, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.26 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1UF 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 1UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1UF, encompassing approximately 2160 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 1UF 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
  • Grangefield Close with total crimes: 2

THE COVERT, WV8 1UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2685.71%
Other theft26.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In July 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 offences74.17-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.240.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

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 offences128.79-25.00%
Other crime25.550.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In May 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 offences1610.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.410.00%
Public order31.39200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.9414.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.700.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4840.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.24200.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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 offences57.41-61.54%
Possession of weapons32.31200.00%
Other crime21.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.188.33%
Other theft36.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.7233.33%
Burglary25.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.48-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.170.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.577.14%
Burglary26.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Public order20.93-50.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.180.00%
Public order46.480.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20247
June 202412
May 202416
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 202413
December 202312
November 20239
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1UF 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. Grangefield Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Duffield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Fallowfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Cornfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Barnwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Torfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wheatsheaf Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Fullerton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1