GANTON WALK, WV8 1YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV8 1YL

GANTON WALK, WV8 1YL, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This WV8 1YL 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 1YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV8 1YL, encompassing approximately 1823 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV8 1YL 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

GANTON WALK, WV8 1YL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.29100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.780.00%
Other crime34.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.87-18.18%
Other crime34.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.9757.14%
Criminal damage and arson36.030.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Possession of weapons11.10-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.9775.00%
Vehicle crime43.84300.00%
Other crime32.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.78300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.19-50.00%
Other theft32.19200.00%
Robbery11.650.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5814.29%
Anti-social behaviour24.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.23-41.67%
Other theft33.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.32100.00%
Burglary26.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

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 offences67.68-45.45%
Burglary23.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

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 offences119.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20249
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

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

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 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
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV8 1YL 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. Sholing Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Alderford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bebington Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Coldridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wheatsheaf Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Fullerton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Calcot Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Green Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1