WV1 1SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 1SG

WV1 1SG, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.16 per 1,000 population. This WV1 1SG 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 1SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 1SG, encompassing approximately 3145 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV1 1SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Cheapside with total crimes: 10

WV1 1SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3831.16-9.52%
Shoplifting1712.0854.55%
Anti-social behaviour125.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.8220.00%
Public order51.910.00%
Bicycle theft41.59100.00%
Other theft31.27-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.95-40.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Robbery10.64-75.00%
Theft from the person10.32-75.00%
Burglary10.32-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4232.11-27.59%
Shoplifting1113.35175.00%
Other theft73.500.00%
Burglary72.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.23-33.33%
Public order51.910.00%
Vehicle crime51.59400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.59150.00%
Robbery41.590.00%
Theft from the person41.270.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5831.7948.72%
Anti-social behaviour918.44-10.00%
Other theft72.86-30.00%
Public order52.23-58.33%
Shoplifting41.5933.33%
Theft from the person41.27100.00%
Robbery41.270.00%
Possession of weapons31.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-71.43%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.79-2.50%
Public order1212.40140.00%
Other theft103.8242.86%
Anti-social behaviour103.18-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson73.1816.67%
Robbery42.2333.33%
Possession of weapons41.27100.00%
Shoplifting31.27-25.00%
Drugs30.95-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-75.00%
Burglary20.95-33.33%
Theft from the person20.64-71.43%
Other crime10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4036.56-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour1812.72100.00%
Vehicle crime125.72100.00%
Other theft73.82-41.67%
Theft from the person72.2375.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.23-25.00%
Drugs51.9166.67%
Public order51.59-44.44%
Shoplifting41.59300.00%
Robbery31.270.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.95100.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4232.7510.53%
Other theft1213.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.82200.00%
Public order92.86-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson82.86-11.11%
Vehicle crime62.54-50.00%
Theft from the person41.91300.00%
Drugs31.2750.00%
Robbery30.95200.00%
Burglary30.95-50.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-66.67%
Shoplifting10.32-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3834.34-15.56%
Public order1312.080.00%
Vehicle crime124.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.8228.57%
Other theft82.860.00%
Shoplifting82.5433.33%
Burglary62.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.91-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.95200.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Robbery10.64-75.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4534.3425.00%
Public order1314.318.33%
Vehicle crime94.1328.57%
Other theft82.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.54-30.00%
Shoplifting62.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.91-50.00%
Robbery41.59300.00%
Burglary31.27-57.14%
Drugs20.950.00%
Other crime20.64-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.32-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3636.88-7.69%
Public order1211.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.82150.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.1842.86%
Shoplifting93.180.00%
Vehicle crime72.86-41.67%
Burglary72.23600.00%
Other theft62.23100.00%
Other crime51.91150.00%
Bicycle theft41.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.270.00%
Theft from the person31.270.00%
Drugs20.95-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3934.66-15.22%
Public order1612.4045.45%
Vehicle crime125.0933.33%
Shoplifting93.8250.00%
Bicycle theft82.86166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.54-22.22%
Drugs42.23-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-42.86%
Other theft31.270.00%
Theft from the person30.9550.00%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Burglary10.64-80.00%
Robbery10.32-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4640.704.55%
Drugs1614.63700.00%
Public order115.09-8.33%
Vehicle crime93.5012.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.8628.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.86-30.00%
Shoplifting62.23-40.00%
Possession of weapons51.9125.00%
Burglary51.59-37.50%
Robbery51.590.00%
Other theft31.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.9550.00%
Theft from the person20.95-33.33%
Other crime10.64-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4438.15-24.14%
Public order1213.99-14.29%
Shoplifting103.8242.86%
Criminal damage and arson103.18100.00%
Vehicle crime83.1814.29%
Burglary82.54166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.540.00%
Robbery52.2366.67%
Possession of weapons41.59300.00%
Theft from the person31.2750.00%
Other theft30.95-50.00%
Drugs20.95-60.00%
Other crime20.64-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5839.110.00%
Public order1418.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.450.00%
Vehicle crime72.230.00%
Shoplifting72.230.00%
Other theft62.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.910.00%
Drugs51.590.00%
Burglary31.590.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Robbery30.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 565 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202442
May 202458
April 202439
March 202440
February 202442
January 202438
December 202345
November 202336
October 202339
September 202346
August 202344
July 202358

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202411
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239
September 20236
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20246
May 20249
April 202410
March 202418
February 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237
September 20239
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234
September 20237
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 202316
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20235
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 202412
March 20245
February 20249
January 202413
December 202313
November 202312
October 202316
September 202311
August 202312
July 202314

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 202412
February 20246
January 202412
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312
September 20239
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231
September 20235
August 20238
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Robbery1
  • 3. Cheapside
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Francis Street
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Drummond Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Bright Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oxley Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Westbury Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Whitmore Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Princes Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Long Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Boscobel Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Great Western Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Molineux Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Oxley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Staveley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Cross Street North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Broad Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Deanery Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Sherwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1