WV1 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 1LY

WV1 1LY, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 182 crimes in the recent period of November 2024, equating to a crime rate of 110.63 per 1,000 population. This WV1 1LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV1 postcode area, which has experienced 392 crimes and a crime rate of 22.13 per 1,000 population (November 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV1 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 1LY, encompassing approximately 1645 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Nov were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-11.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-13.51% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)

WV1 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheapside with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Police Station with total crimes: 18

WV1 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55110.63-11.29%
Shoplifting3233.43-13.51%
Public order1919.455.56%
Anti-social behaviour1711.55-43.33%
Drugs1510.33-11.76%
Other theft119.12-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson116.6910.00%
Theft from the person76.6975.00%
Possession of weapons54.2625.00%
Vehicle crime33.04-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.82-70.00%
Burglary21.82-84.62%
Robbery21.220.00%

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62139.8112.73%
Shoplifting3737.698.82%
Anti-social behaviour3022.4925.00%
Public order1818.245.88%
Other theft1710.9413.33%
Drugs1710.336.25%
Burglary1310.33116.67%
Bicycle theft107.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.0866.67%
Vehicle crime46.08-42.86%
Possession of weapons42.43-20.00%
Theft from the person42.43-20.00%
Robbery22.43-33.33%
Other crime21.22-50.00%

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55122.792650.00%
Shoplifting3433.433300.00%
Anti-social behaviour2420.670.00%
Public order1714.59750.00%
Drugs1610.331500.00%
Other theft159.731400.00%
Vehicle crime79.12600.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.26200.00%
Burglary63.650.00%
Theft from the person53.650.00%
Bicycle theft53.040.00%
Possession of weapons53.04400.00%
Other crime43.040.00%
Robbery32.43200.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson27.29-50.00%
Public order21.22-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-97.06%
Drugs11.22-91.67%
Other theft10.61-92.31%
Possession of weapons10.61-83.33%
Robbery10.61-66.67%
Shoplifting10.61-98.36%
Vehicle crime10.61-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68134.95-2.86%
Shoplifting6141.3335.56%
Anti-social behaviour1837.08-18.18%
Other theft1310.940.00%
Drugs127.90140.00%
Public order127.29-25.00%
Theft from the person87.29300.00%
Bicycle theft74.8640.00%
Possession of weapons64.26200.00%
Vehicle crime63.65500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.65-55.56%
Robbery32.43-50.00%
Other crime31.82-25.00%
Burglary11.82-92.86%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70130.08-1.41%
Shoplifting4542.55-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour2227.3529.41%
Public order1613.370.00%
Burglary149.73250.00%
Other theft138.51-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson97.90-40.00%
Robbery65.47-14.29%
Drugs53.65-58.33%
Bicycle theft53.04-28.57%
Other crime43.04100.00%
Theft from the person22.43-71.43%
Possession of weapons21.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71142.85-6.58%
Shoplifting5443.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1732.82-22.73%
Public order1610.33-46.67%
Other theft159.737.14%
Criminal damage and arson159.1250.00%
Drugs129.120.00%
Robbery77.2975.00%
Bicycle theft74.26250.00%
Theft from the person74.260.00%
Possession of weapons64.260.00%
Burglary43.65100.00%
Other crime22.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76129.47-7.32%
Public order3046.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour2218.2410.00%
Shoplifting1813.37-47.06%
Other theft1410.94-22.22%
Drugs128.51-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson107.29-37.50%
Theft from the person76.08-12.50%
Vehicle crime64.26-57.14%
Possession of weapons63.6520.00%
Robbery43.65-42.86%
Other crime42.430.00%
Bicycle theft22.43-33.33%
Burglary21.22-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82145.2818.84%
Shoplifting3449.8461.90%
Anti-social behaviour2020.6733.33%
Other theft1812.1680.00%
Criminal damage and arson1610.9414.29%
Vehicle crime149.73133.33%
Drugs138.5130.00%
Public order127.90-33.33%
Theft from the person87.29300.00%
Robbery74.86-12.50%
Possession of weapons54.26-37.50%
Other crime43.04300.00%
Bicycle theft32.430.00%
Burglary31.82-57.14%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69114.894.55%
Shoplifting2141.94-48.78%
Public order1812.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour1510.94150.00%
Criminal damage and arson149.1255.56%
Other theft108.51-47.37%
Drugs106.080.00%
Robbery86.08300.00%
Possession of weapons84.86166.67%
Burglary74.86-30.00%
Vehicle crime64.26-40.00%
Theft from the person23.65-80.00%
Other crime11.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66126.44-29.79%
Shoplifting4140.1232.26%
Other theft1924.9246.15%
Public order1811.55-35.71%
Burglary1010.94150.00%
Theft from the person106.08100.00%
Drugs106.0825.00%
Vehicle crime106.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.08-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.47-45.45%
Possession of weapons33.65-25.00%
Robbery21.82-75.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Other crime21.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94141.020.00%
Shoplifting3157.140.00%
Public order2818.840.00%
Other theft1317.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.690.00%
Vehicle crime86.080.00%
Drugs84.860.00%
Robbery84.860.00%
Other crime64.860.00%
Theft from the person53.650.00%
Possession of weapons43.040.00%
Burglary42.430.00%
Bicycle theft22.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 202414
February 20246
January 202410
December 20238

A total of 770 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202455
October 202462
September 202455
August 20242
July 202468
June 202470
May 202471
April 202476
March 202482
February 202469
January 202466
December 202394

A total of 206 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202419
October 202418
September 202417
August 20242
July 202412
June 202416
May 202416
April 202430
March 202412
February 202418
January 202418
December 202328

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202415
October 202417
September 202416
August 20241
July 202412
June 20245
May 202412
April 202412
March 202413
February 202410
January 202410
December 20238

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202411
October 202417
September 202415
August 20241
July 202413
June 202413
May 202415
April 202414
March 202418
February 202410
January 202419
December 202313

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202411
October 202410
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20249
May 202415
April 202410
March 202416
February 202414
January 20249
December 202310

A total of 409 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202432
October 202437
September 202434
August 20241
July 202461
June 202445
May 202454
April 202418
March 202434
February 202421
January 202441
December 202331

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202417
October 202430
September 202424
July 202418
June 202422
May 202417
April 202422
March 202420
February 202415
January 20246
December 202311

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 202413
September 20246
July 20241
June 202414
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 202410
December 20234

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20248
January 20242
December 20238

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20242
January 202410
December 20235

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in November 2024

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

  • 1. Cheapside
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total18
    Public order7
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. King Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Market Street
    Total11
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wolverhampton (Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Princes Square
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 10. Princess Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Westbury Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Tower Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Clarence Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Wheeler'S Fold
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Broad Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Berry Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Long Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Camp Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Whitmore Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Castle Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Cleveland Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Molineux Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1