WV98 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV98 1AF

WV98 1AF, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.13 per 1,000 population. This WV98 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV98 postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 5.71 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV98 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV98 1AF, encompassing approximately 389 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV98 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warmley Close with total crimes: 7
  • Glentworth Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Jameson Street with total crimes: 3

WV98 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1359.13-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson333.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.710.00%
Public order25.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime25.14-33.33%
Possession of weapons15.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22107.9715.79%
Criminal damage and arson356.560.00%
Public order37.710.00%
Vehicle crime37.71-40.00%
Other crime37.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.71-33.33%
Shoplifting25.14100.00%
Burglary15.140.00%
Bicycle theft12.570.00%
Other theft12.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19102.8372.73%
Vehicle crime548.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.71-25.00%
Other crime37.71-40.00%
Other theft27.71-33.33%
Theft from the person25.140.00%
Drugs15.140.00%
Burglary12.570.00%
Shoplifting12.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1169.41-21.43%
Other crime528.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.8533.33%
Other theft310.2850.00%
Vehicle crime27.71-83.33%
Robbery15.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.57-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14115.680.00%
Vehicle crime1235.990.00%
Burglary630.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson415.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour310.2850.00%
Other theft27.71100.00%
Public order25.14-33.33%
Shoplifting15.140.00%
Drugs12.57-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1479.69-30.00%
Public order335.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.71-40.00%
Drugs27.71100.00%
Possession of weapons25.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.140.00%
Burglary25.140.00%
Other theft15.14-50.00%
Robbery12.570.00%
Bicycle theft12.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2084.8342.86%
Criminal damage and arson551.410.00%
Burglary212.85-33.33%
Other theft25.14-33.33%
Drugs15.140.00%
Vehicle crime12.57-50.00%
Robbery12.570.00%
Public order12.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1482.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson535.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour412.85-20.00%
Burglary310.280.00%
Other theft37.710.00%
Vehicle crime27.71100.00%
Drugs15.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1484.83-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour535.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.85200.00%
Other theft37.71200.00%
Other crime27.710.00%
Drugs15.140.00%
Possession of weapons12.570.00%
Bicycle theft12.570.00%
Public order12.57-75.00%
Robbery12.570.00%
Vehicle crime12.57-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23100.2615.00%
Public order459.13300.00%
Vehicle crime310.28-62.50%
Shoplifting37.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.14-83.33%
Possession of weapons12.570.00%
Burglary12.570.00%
Other theft12.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20110.540.00%
Vehicle crime851.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson620.570.00%
Robbery215.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.140.00%
Bicycle theft15.140.00%
Public order12.570.00%
Other theft12.570.00%
Shoplifting12.570.00%
Burglary12.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202422
May 202419
April 202411
March 202414
February 202414
January 202420
December 202314
November 202314
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 202412
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
November 20232

A total of 4 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
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV98 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Warmley Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Glentworth Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Jameson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Austin Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carter Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Festival Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Viaduct Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1