BIRCH ROAD, WV11 2EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV11 2EZ

BIRCH ROAD, WV11 2EZ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.56 per 1,000 population. This WV11 2EZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV11 postcode area, which has experienced 28 crimes and a crime rate of 0.79 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV11 2EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV11 2EZ, encompassing approximately 3184 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV11 2EZ area, explore the WV11 2EZ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WV11 2EZ area, visit the WV11 2EZ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV11 2EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Raj Kumar Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Brailsford Close with total crimes: 2

BIRCH ROAD, WV11 2EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.5635.71%
Public order45.970.00%
Drugs31.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Shoplifting30.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9175.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.79-11.11%
Other crime42.51300.00%
Shoplifting41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.91-30.77%
Vehicle crime52.8325.00%
Other theft31.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.548.33%
Other theft44.08100.00%
Vehicle crime41.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-33.33%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.79140.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26200.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.14-61.54%
Vehicle crime11.57-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.54-23.53%
Vehicle crime24.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Public order20.63-66.67%
Burglary10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.68112.50%
Public order65.340.00%
Other theft41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.63-75.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.85-60.00%
Shoplifting42.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.26-40.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.280.00%
Vehicle crime52.830.00%
Shoplifting41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202414
May 20248
April 20249
March 202413
February 202412
January 20245
December 202313
November 202317
October 20238
September 202320

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
March 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV11 2EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Raj Kumar Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Brailsford Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Whitehouse Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hodson Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Griffiths Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Phillips Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Thornley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Stanley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Adey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Stephens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Birch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blackham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Thornley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nocke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Russell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Barnard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1