LEWIS AVENUE, WV1 2AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2AX

LEWIS AVENUE, WV1 2AX, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.50 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2AX 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 2AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2AX, encompassing approximately 3046 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WV1 2AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birkdale Close with total crimes: 5
  • Helming Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Tyburn Road with total crimes: 3

LEWIS AVENUE, WV1 2AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.5033.33%
Other crime45.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-40.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Public order20.98-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.499.09%
Public order63.94500.00%
Vehicle crime51.97-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3133.33%
Drugs11.310.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.850.00%
Vehicle crime63.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.97400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6450.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.25-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson23.61100.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.52-21.74%
Vehicle crime35.9150.00%
Burglary20.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.55300.00%
Burglary41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-40.00%
Public order30.98-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.8243.75%
Criminal damage and arson57.550.00%
Public order51.6466.67%
Robbery11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-87.50%
Other theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.1360.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.25300.00%
Burglary42.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.55-47.37%
Burglary43.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.18-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.24-20.00%
Other theft31.3150.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.100.00%
Burglary86.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.640.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202412
June 202411
May 202411
April 202418
March 202423
February 202423
January 202416
December 202310
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20246
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Birkdale Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Helming Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 3. Tyburn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Manfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Julian Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Essington Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Rudge Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Denmore Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Rowlands Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Julian Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Hawkley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bowman'S Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lewis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kelsall Close
    Total1
    Other crime1