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

Overview of Crime in WV8 1YJ

ALDERFORD CLOSE, WV8 1YJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.51 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1YJ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV8 1YJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastney Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Blakeley Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Grangefield Close with total crimes: 2

ALDERFORD CLOSE, WV8 1YJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.51-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.75100.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

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 offences610.510.00%
Burglary24.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eastney Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Blakeley Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Grangefield Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Alderford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bebington Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Coldridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wheatsheaf Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Fullerton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Calcot Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Green Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1