ALDERFORD CLOSE, WV8 1YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1YJ

ALDERFORD CLOSE, WV8 1YJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.26 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1YJ 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 1YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1YJ, encompassing approximately 1332 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WV8 1YJ 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

ALDERFORD CLOSE, WV8 1YJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences811.26-11.11%
Other crime36.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.750.00%
Other crime32.25200.00%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.250.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.2650.00%
Vehicle crime44.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.00100.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.26-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.00200.00%
Other theft22.25100.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5016.67%
Criminal damage and arson15.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.25-33.33%
Other theft24.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7650.00%
Burglary26.750.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.51-45.45%
Burglary24.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.76266.67%
Criminal damage and arson28.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.25-70.00%
Public order32.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25100.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.50-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.500.00%
Other theft23.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311
September 20233
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20233
August 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
April 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV8 1YJ 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. Calcot Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Coldridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wheatsheaf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eastney Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dalbeg Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pendeford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1