TOWNSON ROAD, WV11 2PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV11 2PW

TOWNSON ROAD, WV11 2PW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population. This WV11 2PW 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 2PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV11 2PW, encompassing approximately 3649 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV11 2PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Adey Road with total crimes: 3

TOWNSON ROAD, WV11 2PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.96-29.41%
Shoplifting83.2960.00%
Other theft62.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Public order30.82-25.00%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.51-19.05%
Shoplifting54.660.00%
Public order41.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5931.25%
Anti-social behaviour45.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.0545.45%
Criminal damage and arson54.38400.00%
Public order41.3733.33%
Other crime41.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10100.00%
Shoplifting41.10100.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.40-45.00%
Vehicle crime43.0133.33%
Public order31.10-25.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.4117.65%
Public order45.4833.33%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1710.69112.50%
Vehicle crime64.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.93-61.90%
Burglary22.19-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.050.00%
Burglary55.750.00%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Public order30.82-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5923.53%
Public order55.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.27-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.970.00%
Burglary74.660.00%
Vehicle crime61.920.00%
Shoplifting51.640.00%
Possession of weapons41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202417
June 202421
May 202416
April 202411
March 202420
February 202417
January 20248
December 202321
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
October 20237

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
October 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
October 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Adey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Blackham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Gorse Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newey Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Griffiths Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Southall Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parry Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lichwood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Stephens Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Howard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ecclestone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whiston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1