RATHWELL CLOSE, WV9 5NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV9 5NX

RATHWELL CLOSE, WV9 5NX, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.37 per 1,000 population. This WV9 5NX 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 5NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV9 5NX, encompassing approximately 1346 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV9 5NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Whitburn Close with total crimes: 3
  • Elmdon Close with total crimes: 2

RATHWELL CLOSE, WV9 5NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.37800.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.6840.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.20-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.40-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.49100.00%
Other theft11.49-50.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.970.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.88-73.33%
Shoplifting32.9750.00%
Public order32.230.00%
Vehicle crime22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.82200.00%
Public order311.140.00%
Burglary22.230.00%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.62-37.50%
Vehicle crime43.710.00%
Other theft22.970.00%
Shoplifting21.49100.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences810.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.940.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.400.00%
Burglary34.460.00%
Vehicle crime22.23100.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.65-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.4650.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.6540.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.200.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.310.00%
Vehicle crime47.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 202415
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237
August 20235
July 202310

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 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
October 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 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
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 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
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Whitburn Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Elmdon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Renton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sandwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1