WV1 2AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2AG

WV1 2AG, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2AG 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 2AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2AG, encompassing approximately 2477 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV1 2AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birkdale Close with total crimes: 6
  • Rowlands Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Hawkley Close with total crimes: 2

WV1 2AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.0725.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.02-16.67%
Public order32.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.88500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.42300.00%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.26100.00%
Other theft14.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime32.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-75.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.13125.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Public order31.21-40.00%
Burglary31.2150.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.07-20.00%
Public order53.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.04250.00%
Burglary22.83-33.33%
Public order20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.05-61.54%
Burglary32.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other theft10.40-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.09-7.14%
Other theft55.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-60.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.40-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.72180.00%
Burglary75.65250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.02200.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.44-58.33%
Burglary22.020.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.69-20.00%
Public order34.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.700.00%
Public order36.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
November 20232
October 20235
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 202412
April 20246
March 202418
February 20248
January 202410
December 20235
November 202313
October 202314
September 20235
August 202312
July 202315

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 2AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birkdale Close
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rowlands Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hawkley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Kelsall Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashbourne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Brooklands Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dean'S Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Jones Field Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bowman'S Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Friesland Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Rudge Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1