Crime Rates

Get a clearer picture of safety in WV1 4RB, with detailed crime statistics and neighbourhood crime insights.

In this section, we provide a comprehensive overview of crime patterns, types, and their implications for residents and communities within one mile radius of WV1 4RB. Our analysis aims to shed light on the dynamics of crime in this area, offering insights that can empower individuals and the community.

Criminal Activity

Crimes committed within 1 mile of WV1 4RB over a 1-month period.

Data extracted from the most recent police.uk API dataset over a period of 1 month. In the case of Scottish crimes, the crime levels may be much lower than they are shown above, since only British Transport Police provide data for crimes in Scotland.

Street-level crimes are an approximation of where the actual crimes occurred. They are not the exact locations.

Analysis of Crime in WV1 4RB

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Urban challenges

The WV1 4RB postcode area has a strong urban character with excellent transport links, but its low safety score suggests potential issues with crime. In urbanised locations like WV1 4RB, good connectivity can sometimes make areas more accessible to opportunistic criminals.

Efforts to enhance safety measures around transport hubs might help address these risks.

Discover more information about crime levels and analysis in the WV1 postcode area or view the latest Police news for WV1 4RB.

Crime Categories Explained

Antisocial Behaviour

Behaviour causing distress or alarm in communities, such as vandalism, noise disturbances, harassment, or public intoxication, leading to erosion of community trust and diminished quality of life for residents.

Bicycle theft

Theft of bicycles from public or private locations, affecting cyclists and community mobility, resulting in financial loss, inconvenience, and reduced accessibility to transportation options, especially for vulnerable populations.

Burglary

Unlawful entry into buildings to commit theft or other crimes, resulting in property loss, damage, and emotional distress for victims, undermining feelings of safety and security within communities and eroding trust in law enforcement.

Criminal damage & arson

Deliberate destruction of property through vandalism or fire, endangering lives, causing significant financial loss, and disrupting the social fabric of communities, leading to increased fear, anxiety, and decreased social cohesion among residents.

Drugs

Illegal possession, distribution, or use of controlled substances, contributing to addiction, health problems, and crime rates, fostering a culture of dependency, violence, and social exclusion, and placing strain on healthcare, law enforcement, and social services.

Possession of Weapons

Illegal possession or carrying of weapons, posing threats to public safety, escalating conflicts, and increasing the likelihood of violence and injury, leading to heightened fear, distrust, and social unrest within communities.

Public Order Offences

Breach of peace, disorderly conduct, or riots, disrupting community harmony and safety, impeding residents' rights to feel safe and secure in public spaces, and undermining community cohesion and trust in authorities.

Robbery

Theft involving force or threat of force against individuals, causing physical and psychological harm, trauma, and loss of property, exacerbating feelings of vulnerability, fear, and insecurity among victims and within communities.

Shoplifting

Theft of goods from retail establishments, impacting businesses, consumers, and the economy, contributing to higher prices, reduced profitability, and loss of revenue for retailers, and undermining community well-being and trust.

Theft from the Person

Theft directly from individuals, often by pickpocketing or mugging, compromising personal security, causing emotional trauma, and eroding trust in public spaces and among fellow citizens, leading to increased fear and vigilance.

Vehicle Crime

Theft or damage to vehicles, including theft from vehicles, affecting transportation, livelihoods, and personal security, causing financial loss, inconvenience, and disruption to daily routines, and undermining residents' sense of safety and trust in their communities.

Violent Crime

Crimes involving physical harm or threat of harm to individuals, causing trauma, injury, and loss of life, devastating families and communities, perpetuating cycles of violence and fear, and undermining public safety and well-being.

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