WV1 1JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 1JJ

WV1 1JJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.39 per 1,000 population. This WV1 1JJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV1 postcode area, which has experienced 503 crimes and a crime rate of 28.40 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV1 1JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 1JJ, encompassing approximately 1261 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-12.20% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

WV1 1JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wolverhampton (Station) with total crimes: 15
  • Union Street with total crimes: 14
  • Wolverhampton with total crimes: 11

WV1 1JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3686.39-12.20%
Public order1128.53120.00%
Vehicle crime108.7225.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.93-37.50%
Other theft97.9350.00%
Bicycle theft67.13200.00%
Drugs54.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.96-63.64%
Robbery43.17-20.00%
Possession of weapons43.170.00%
Shoplifting43.170.00%
Theft from the person33.1750.00%
Other crime22.38100.00%
Burglary11.59-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4186.39-14.58%
Anti-social behaviour1632.5023.08%
Criminal damage and arson1112.6822.22%
Vehicle crime88.72100.00%
Burglary66.34500.00%
Other theft64.76-33.33%
Robbery54.76-44.44%
Public order53.96-44.44%
Shoplifting43.96-88.89%
Bicycle theft23.17-33.33%
Drugs21.59-60.00%
Theft from the person21.59100.00%
Other crime11.59-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48119.689.09%
Shoplifting3638.04350.00%
Anti-social behaviour1328.538.33%
Other theft910.30-10.00%
Robbery97.13125.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.13200.00%
Public order97.13-40.00%
Drugs57.13-44.44%
Vehicle crime43.96-55.56%
Other crime33.1750.00%
Bicycle theft32.3850.00%
Burglary12.380.00%
Theft from the person10.79-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.79-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44100.6615.79%
Public order1534.87275.00%
Anti-social behaviour1211.89140.00%
Other theft109.51-16.67%
Drugs97.9328.57%
Vehicle crime97.13-35.71%
Shoplifting87.1360.00%
Robbery46.340.00%
Possession of weapons43.17-20.00%
Theft from the person43.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft22.380.00%
Other crime21.59100.00%
Burglary11.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3887.97-11.63%
Vehicle crime1430.1240.00%
Other theft1211.1071.43%
Criminal damage and arson99.5128.57%
Drugs77.1340.00%
Shoplifting55.55-16.67%
Possession of weapons53.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.96-28.57%
Robbery43.96-42.86%
Public order43.17-50.00%
Theft from the person33.17200.00%
Burglary22.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.59100.00%
Other crime11.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4386.3919.44%
Vehicle crime1034.0811.11%
Public order87.93-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson76.3475.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.55-36.36%
Other theft75.55-53.33%
Robbery75.55250.00%
Shoplifting65.55-50.00%
Drugs54.76-16.67%
Burglary43.96-20.00%
Possession of weapons33.170.00%
Bicycle theft12.380.00%
Theft from the person10.79-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3693.52-28.00%
Other theft1528.5350.00%
Shoplifting1211.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.51175.00%
Vehicle crime98.720.00%
Public order97.1312.50%
Drugs67.13200.00%
Burglary54.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.96-66.67%
Theft from the person33.17200.00%
Possession of weapons32.3850.00%
Robbery22.38-50.00%
Other crime21.59100.00%
Bicycle theft11.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5089.5611.11%
Criminal damage and arson1239.63100.00%
Other theft109.51100.00%
Vehicle crime97.93-18.18%
Public order87.1314.29%
Shoplifting86.34-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour46.34-63.64%
Robbery43.17300.00%
Burglary23.17-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.59-33.33%
Drugs21.59-50.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Theft from the person10.79-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4596.699.76%
Shoplifting1435.6716.67%
Anti-social behaviour1111.1037.50%
Vehicle crime118.7257.14%
Public order78.72-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson65.55-14.29%
Burglary54.76150.00%
Other theft53.960.00%
Bicycle theft53.96-28.57%
Theft from the person43.9633.33%
Drugs43.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons33.1750.00%
Other crime12.380.00%
Robbery10.79-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4192.73-4.65%
Shoplifting1232.50300.00%
Public order99.5112.50%
Anti-social behaviour87.1314.29%
Drugs86.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.34-30.00%
Vehicle crime75.55-12.50%
Bicycle theft75.55-22.22%
Robbery55.55-16.67%
Other theft53.96-54.55%
Theft from the person33.96-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.38-50.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Other crime11.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43100.66-25.86%
Drugs1234.0871.43%
Other theft119.5122.22%
Criminal damage and arson108.7211.11%
Bicycle theft97.93800.00%
Vehicle crime87.130.00%
Public order86.3433.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.34-36.36%
Robbery65.55200.00%
Possession of weapons44.76300.00%
Theft from the person43.1733.33%
Shoplifting33.17-70.00%
Burglary22.38100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5899.861.75%
Anti-social behaviour1145.97-8.33%
Shoplifting108.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.930.00%
Other theft97.13-30.77%
Vehicle crime87.130.00%
Drugs76.3416.67%
Public order65.55-64.71%
Theft from the person34.76-25.00%
Robbery22.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.79-66.67%
Burglary10.790.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57118.090.00%
Public order1745.180.00%
Other theft1313.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.510.00%
Vehicle crime87.130.00%
Shoplifting86.340.00%
Drugs66.340.00%
Robbery64.760.00%
Other crime44.760.00%
Theft from the person43.170.00%
Possession of weapons33.170.00%
Bicycle theft12.380.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244
April 20249
March 202414
February 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 20237
September 20238
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 202410
March 202412
February 20247
January 202415
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235
September 202311
August 20239
July 202313

A total of 580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202436
June 202441
May 202448
April 202444
March 202438
February 202443
January 202436
December 202350
November 202345
October 202341
September 202343
August 202358
July 202357

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202416
May 202413
April 202412
March 20245
February 20247
January 202411
December 20234
November 202311
October 20238
September 20237
August 202311
July 202312

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202411
May 20249
April 20243
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237
September 202310
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238
September 202312
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20245
May 20249
April 202415
March 20244
February 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239
September 20238
August 20236
July 202317

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 202436
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 202314
October 202312
September 20233
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 1JJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wolverhampton (Station)
    Total15
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Union Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Wolverhampton
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Princess Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 7. Broad Gauge Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Berry Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wheeler'S Fold
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Westbury Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whitmore Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Princes Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Long Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Burton Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Great Western Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bailey Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Princess Alley
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Molineux Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Trent Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Water Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Lock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Broad Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Deanery Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1