FORGE CLOSE, WV8 1UY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1UY

FORGE CLOSE, WV8 1UY, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.81 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1UY 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 1UY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1UY, encompassing approximately 2432 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 1UY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alderford Close with total crimes: 3
  • Faversham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Grangefield Close with total crimes: 2

FORGE CLOSE, WV8 1UY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences107.81-23.08%
Other crime34.11-25.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.860.00%
Other crime45.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0462.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.340.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.99-20.00%
Other crime33.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.45-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.11500.00%
Other theft32.4750.00%
Other crime11.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.860.00%
Possession of weapons34.930.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Other theft20.82-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.86-14.29%
Other theft54.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.06200.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.6327.27%
Burglary25.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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 offences117.81-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.1042.86%
Criminal damage and arson28.22100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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 offences149.860.00%
Public order45.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202413
May 202413
April 20248
March 202410
February 202412
January 202412
December 202314
November 202311
October 202320
September 202314

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 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
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 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
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 4 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
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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Alderford Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Faversham Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Grangefield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Gainford Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Coldridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cornfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barnhurst Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wheatsheaf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eastney Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dalbeg Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pendeford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grasmere Close
    Total1
    Burglary1