WV1 1QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 1QU

WV1 1QU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.31 per 1,000 population. This WV1 1QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV1 postcode area, which has experienced 450 crimes and a crime rate of 25.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV1 1QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 1QU, encompassing approximately 3279 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)

WV1 1QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxley Lane with total crimes: 7
  • A449 with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

WV1 1QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.310.00%
Public order78.54250.00%
Shoplifting72.13-61.11%
Vehicle crime62.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.830.00%
Burglary61.83200.00%
Robbery51.83150.00%
Other theft51.5225.00%
Other crime31.5250.00%
Possession of weapons30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.91-33.33%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.0047.37%
Shoplifting188.5463.64%
Criminal damage and arson85.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.4450.00%
Other theft41.83100.00%
Vehicle crime41.22-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.220.00%
Robbery20.91100.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Public order20.61-60.00%
Burglary20.61-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.65-52.50%
Shoplifting115.79175.00%
Vehicle crime93.350.00%
Burglary82.74700.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.44500.00%
Public order51.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.520.00%
Theft from the person41.22100.00%
Other theft21.22-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.7337.93%
Other theft512.20-37.50%
Public order51.5266.67%
Shoplifting41.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Other crime41.220.00%
Theft from the person21.220.00%
Robbery10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.5116.00%
Other theft88.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.52-77.78%
Shoplifting31.22-40.00%
Burglary30.91-40.00%
Drugs30.91-25.00%
Robbery30.91200.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-57.14%
Public order30.91-25.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.4813.64%
Anti-social behaviour187.62125.00%
Vehicle crime75.4940.00%
Shoplifting52.1366.67%
Burglary51.520.00%
Drugs41.52300.00%
Public order41.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Other theft20.91-66.67%
Theft from the person20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.38-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour86.71300.00%
Other theft62.44200.00%
Vehicle crime51.83-16.67%
Theft from the person31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-40.00%
Shoplifting30.91-62.50%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Public order20.61-75.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.21-14.81%
Shoplifting87.0133.33%
Public order82.440.00%
Vehicle crime62.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8366.67%
Possession of weapons31.52200.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Other theft20.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.43-15.62%
Vehicle crime88.2360.00%
Public order82.44-20.00%
Shoplifting62.44-33.33%
Other theft41.83-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22200.00%
Burglary30.91-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Other crime10.61-75.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.0560.00%
Public order109.7642.86%
Criminal damage and arson93.05125.00%
Shoplifting92.740.00%
Burglary82.74300.00%
Vehicle crime52.44-50.00%
Other theft51.52150.00%
Other crime41.52100.00%
Bicycle theft21.22-50.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-80.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.43-20.00%
Vehicle crime106.1025.00%
Shoplifting93.0528.57%
Public order72.7416.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.13-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Burglary20.61-60.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.560.00%
Vehicle crime87.620.00%
Shoplifting72.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.130.00%
Public order61.830.00%
Burglary51.830.00%
Possession of weapons41.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Robbery31.220.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202418
June 202411
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202428
June 202419
May 202440
April 202429
March 202425
February 202422
January 202423
December 202327
November 202332
October 202320
September 202325

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20249
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 202418
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oxley Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. A449
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Boscobel Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bright Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Drummond Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mostyn Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cross Street North
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Oxley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Staveley Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Francis Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Lydian Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Red Hill Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Crown Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Stafford Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Paget Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Deanery Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Jack Hayward Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Fawdry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Harrow Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Dunstall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1