MARKHAM CROFT, WV9 5PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV9 5PU

MARKHAM CROFT, WV9 5PU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.32 per 1,000 population. This WV9 5PU 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 5PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV9 5PU, encompassing approximately 2353 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV9 5PU 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

MARKHAM CROFT, WV9 5PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.3244.44%
Shoplifting55.52-44.44%
Burglary22.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.20800.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.820.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In June 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 offences97.2280.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.22400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12200.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.82100.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-83.33%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.07-33.33%
Shoplifting32.5550.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6550.00%
Public order33.820.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%

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 offences66.800.00%
Other theft22.550.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.550.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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 offences67.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.550.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
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 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20249
June 20249
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV9 5PU 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. Alverstoke Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Blaydon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Duffield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Chandlers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gainford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ashwells Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodford Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Haywain Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lavender Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Tyning Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1