WV1 2AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2AN

WV1 2AN, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.68 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2AN 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 2AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2AN, encompassing approximately 2169 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WV1 2AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birkdale Close with total crimes: 6
  • Kelsall Close with total crimes: 2
  • Rudd Gardens with total crimes: 2

WV1 2AN 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.6866.67%
Vehicle crime52.30-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.30-20.00%
Public order31.84200.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.22200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.77-44.44%
Other theft32.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38200.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8328.57%
Vehicle crime24.15-75.00%
Other theft10.92-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime811.52700.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.69-36.36%
Other theft33.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Robbery10.920.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.46-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5257.14%
Burglary55.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.3050.00%
Public order21.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.22-22.22%
Public order43.23100.00%
Burglary31.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-87.50%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.37125.00%
Vehicle crime84.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.690.00%
Public order22.770.00%
Burglary20.92-33.33%
Other theft10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.53-63.64%
Burglary31.84200.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other theft10.92-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1422.22%
Other theft35.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-25.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Burglary10.92-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.4428.57%
Burglary44.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.84300.00%
Vehicle crime31.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.91-41.67%
Burglary33.2350.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-50.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.7520.00%
Vehicle crime45.53100.00%
Other theft41.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38200.00%
Burglary21.38-33.33%
Public order20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.610.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

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
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
November 20231
October 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 202411
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239
September 20237
August 202312
July 202310

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 3 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
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Birkdale Close
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kelsall Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rudd Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Ashbourne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Bream Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Dean'S Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Jones Field Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bowman'S Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Friesland Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Rudge Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Brickheath Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wolverhampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1