GAINFORD CLOSE, WV8 1XU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1XU

GAINFORD CLOSE, WV8 1XU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.29 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1XU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV8 postcode area, which has experienced 65 crimes and a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV8 1XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1XU, encompassing approximately 1865 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 1XU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grangefield Close with total crimes: 2
  • Gainford Close with total crimes: 1
  • Coldridge Close with total crimes: 1

GAINFORD CLOSE, WV8 1XU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.29-37.50%
Robbery12.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.290.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.7933.33%
Public order36.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.820.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.1928.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.82300.00%
Public order22.14100.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Other crime11.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0440.00%
Other crime23.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.11-37.50%
Other theft52.6866.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.68200.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.1133.33%
Other theft34.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Burglary21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.97-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.61100.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.7275.00%
Public order37.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.58-27.27%
Public order44.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences118.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.90-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.900.00%
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 202314
September 20238
August 202311
July 202311

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Grangefield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Gainford Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Coldridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cornfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wheatsheaf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eastney Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1