BARNHURST LANE, WV8 1XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1XB

BARNHURST LANE, WV8 1XB, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1XB 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 1XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1XB, encompassing approximately 2468 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV8 1XB Crime Hotspots

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

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

BARNHURST LANE, WV8 1XB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.70-14.29%
Burglary34.860.00%
Other crime21.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.51-17.65%
Other crime35.67200.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

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 offences1710.5370.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.890.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%

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 offences107.2911.11%
Other crime34.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.650.00%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.10-10.00%
Possession of weapons33.65200.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.10-41.18%
Other theft44.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
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 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.5341.67%
Burglary36.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.860.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1610.9423.08%
Criminal damage and arson36.48200.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Public order20.81-50.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.910.00%
Public order45.270.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202414
May 202417
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 202317
November 202312
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 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
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20245
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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
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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 1XB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Faversham Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Grangefield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Fallowfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Coldridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cornfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Smallwood Road
    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
  • 15. Buttermere Close
    Total1
    Burglary1