WV9 5RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV9 5RZ

WV9 5RZ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.55 per 1,000 population. This WV9 5RZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV9 postcode area, which has experienced 17 crimes and a crime rate of 2.54 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV9 5RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV9 5RZ, encompassing approximately 2559 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV9 5RZ 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

WV9 5RZ 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 offences1110.5522.22%
Shoplifting94.30800.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5250.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4250.00%
Vehicle crime33.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences66.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34100.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.52-50.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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 offences45.86-66.67%
Shoplifting31.5650.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.20200.00%
Public order34.690.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.08-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.47-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson32.73200.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.59160.00%
Burglary45.08100.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Public order10.78-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences56.64-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.9550.00%
Public order31.17200.00%
Burglary21.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In September 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 offences77.810.00%
Burglary32.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 202412
January 20244
December 20237
November 202313
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV9 5RZ 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. Pagham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clematis Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Woodford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Crocus Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clewley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lesscroft Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Armstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1