WV8 1WN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1WN

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

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV8 1WN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Austin Street with total crimes: 6
  • Jameson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Gorsebrook Road with total crimes: 2

WV8 1WN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10NA-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA50.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Public order1NA-66.67%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15NA-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson5NA66.67%
Public order3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-33.33%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24NA33.33%
Criminal damage and arson3NA50.00%
Public order3NA200.00%
Vehicle crime3NA-25.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%
Shoplifting3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-50.00%
Other theft2NA-33.33%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18NA80.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-42.86%
Vehicle crime4NA33.33%
Other theft3NA-25.00%
Other crime3NA-40.00%
Shoplifting3NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10NA-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour7NA75.00%
Other crime5NA0.00%
Other theft4NA100.00%
Vehicle crime3NA-75.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA-7.14%
Vehicle crime12NA0.00%
Burglary6NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA66.67%
Anti-social behaviour4NA0.00%
Public order3NA-25.00%
Drugs2NA-33.33%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences14NA-30.00%
Public order4NA300.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA300.00%
Drugs3NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-40.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Robbery2NA100.00%
Other theft1NA-66.67%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20NA42.86%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Burglary2NA-33.33%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-75.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14NA-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson5NA66.67%
Vehicle crime4NA300.00%
Burglary3NA0.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-71.43%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17NA-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour7NA133.33%
Criminal damage and arson3NA200.00%
Other theft3NA50.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-75.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24NA0.00%
Shoplifting4NA0.00%
Public order4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202415
June 202424
May 202418
April 202410
March 202413
February 202414
January 202420
December 202314
November 202317
October 202324

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
November 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 202412
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Austin Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Jameson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Gorsebrook Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coxwell Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Race Track
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Carter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Glentworth Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Warmley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leverton Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1