WV11 1SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV11 1SP

WV11 1SP, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.04 per 1,000 population. This WV11 1SP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV11 postcode area, which has experienced 355 crimes and a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV11 1SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV11 1SP, encompassing approximately 2927 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

WV11 1SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Church Street with total crimes: 11

WV11 1SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2629.0473.33%
Violence and sexual offences258.8831.58%
Public order108.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.42-45.45%
Other theft52.05-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.71-33.33%
Other crime31.3750.00%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Robbery10.34-66.67%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.36-5.00%
Shoplifting156.49-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour115.1237.50%
Other theft73.760.00%
Vehicle crime62.3950.00%
Public order62.050.00%
Burglary42.05100.00%
Possession of weapons41.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37300.00%
Robbery31.3750.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.2133.33%
Shoplifting166.83-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour85.47-27.27%
Public order62.73200.00%
Vehicle crime42.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Burglary20.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-83.33%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1924.2618.75%
Violence and sexual offences156.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.1283.33%
Vehicle crime83.7614.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.7350.00%
Burglary42.050.00%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Robbery20.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.68-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.9133.33%
Shoplifting166.836.67%
Vehicle crime75.47-30.00%
Robbery62.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.05-14.29%
Public order42.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.37100.00%
Other theft20.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1524.6087.50%
Violence and sexual offences155.12-6.25%
Vehicle crime105.12150.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.42-12.50%
Other theft62.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0520.00%
Robbery42.05300.00%
Theft from the person21.37100.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Public order20.68-60.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.45-5.88%
Shoplifting85.47-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.73300.00%
Public order52.7325.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7125.00%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Other theft21.02-66.67%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.470.00%
Shoplifting145.81180.00%
Other theft64.78200.00%
Vehicle crime42.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.37-20.00%
Public order41.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-33.33%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.74-29.17%
Vehicle crime65.81-50.00%
Shoplifting52.05-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.710.00%
Burglary41.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Public order31.02-25.00%
Other theft21.02-71.43%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.260.00%
Vehicle crime128.200.00%
Shoplifting124.100.00%
Other theft74.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.390.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 202312

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202415
June 202416
May 202419
April 202416
March 202415
February 20248
January 202414
December 20235
November 202312

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202419
June 202420
May 202415
April 202420
March 202415
February 202416
January 202417
December 202317
November 202324

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV11 1SP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Church Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Okement Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 5. High Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Duke Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Frome Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Plym Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Backhouse Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Bentleybridge Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. A4124
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Torridge Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Graiseley Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Frederick Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. East Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Portchester Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Halecroft Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1