WHITBURN CLOSE, WV9 5NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV9 5NJ

WHITBURN CLOSE, WV9 5NJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.79 per 1,000 population. This WV9 5NJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV9 postcode area, which has experienced 38 crimes and a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV9 5NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV9 5NJ, encompassing approximately 2205 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV9 5NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Lavender Close with total crimes: 6
  • Whitburn Close with total crimes: 3

WHITBURN CLOSE, WV9 5NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7937.50%
Shoplifting94.99800.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.080.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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 offences88.160.00%
Theft from the person23.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In May 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 offences89.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.63100.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.36-71.43%
Other crime20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.98-46.15%
Shoplifting33.1750.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3650.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.98225.00%
Burglary25.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%

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 offences46.35-33.33%
Other theft31.8150.00%
Shoplifting21.36100.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.90-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.720.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9075.00%
Burglary33.1750.00%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Burglary20.91-33.33%
Public order20.91100.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2660.00%
Burglary33.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.35-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Public order10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.160.00%
Vehicle crime33.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242
March 20247
February 202413
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
July 20231

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Lavender Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Whitburn Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Clematis Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Woodford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Crocus Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clewley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lesscroft Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Armstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Watson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1