NORTHOVER CLOSE, WV9 5LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV9 5LT

NORTHOVER CLOSE, WV9 5LT, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.52 per 1,000 population. This WV9 5LT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV9 postcode area, which has experienced 41 crimes and a crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV9 5LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV9 5LT, encompassing approximately 1674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV9 5LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Hambledon Close with total crimes: 4
  • Whitburn Close with total crimes: 4

NORTHOVER CLOSE, WV9 5LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.520.00%
Shoplifting57.17-44.44%
Burglary32.99200.00%
Other theft31.7950.00%
Possession of weapons21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.1350.00%
Shoplifting97.17800.00%
Other crime25.380.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.75-11.11%
Theft from the person24.78100.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In May 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 offences911.95125.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.38100.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.76-50.00%
Other crime32.39200.00%
Other theft21.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.13-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson54.78150.00%
Other theft32.990.00%
Shoplifting31.7950.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.95175.00%
Public order26.570.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.97-50.00%
Other theft32.3950.00%
Shoplifting21.79100.00%
Vehicle crime11.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.15-20.00%
Vehicle crime24.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Shoplifting11.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.750.00%
Burglary45.970.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.330.00%
Burglary45.970.00%
Public order42.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202412
June 20248
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 202411
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 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 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV9 5LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hambledon Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Whitburn Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Burnsall Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Camrose Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lewisham Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Patshull Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Haywain Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Lavender Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Crocus Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tyning Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Watson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wragby Close
    Total1
    Burglary1