WV1 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2BS

WV1 2BS, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.57 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2BS 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 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2BS, encompassing approximately 1301 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (1250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WV1 2BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coventry Street with total crimes: 22
  • St Matthew Street with total crimes: 14
  • Parklands Road with total crimes: 5

WV1 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2744.571250.00%
Violence and sexual offences1220.75-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson69.22500.00%
Burglary34.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.54-33.33%
Other theft11.540.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Public order10.77-66.67%
Robbery10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.0527.27%
Public order310.7650.00%
Vehicle crime32.31-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.31200.00%
Shoplifting22.31-60.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.52-15.38%
Shoplifting58.45-44.44%
Vehicle crime43.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.07-66.67%
Public order21.54100.00%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.97160.00%
Shoplifting99.99350.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.6150.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Robbery11.540.00%
Public order10.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.67-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.84100.00%
Burglary33.0750.00%
Public order32.3150.00%
Other theft22.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Shoplifting21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.05-22.22%
Other theft410.760.00%
Burglary23.07100.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Robbery21.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.745.88%
Shoplifting713.83133.33%
Vehicle crime55.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.84300.00%
Public order23.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.6630.77%
Shoplifting313.06-57.14%
Burglary32.31200.00%
Vehicle crime32.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Other crime11.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.058.33%
Shoplifting79.990.00%
Vehicle crime35.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.44-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson49.220.00%
Vehicle crime33.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Public order10.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.77-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.36116.67%
Criminal damage and arson49.9933.33%
Public order33.07200.00%
Possession of weapons32.310.00%
Vehicle crime32.31200.00%
Robbery22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54100.00%
Bicycle theft11.540.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.6150.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-75.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.150.00%
Shoplifting33.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202414
May 202411
April 202413
March 20245
February 202414
January 202418
December 202317
November 202313
October 202312
September 202313
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 20242
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
July 20233

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232
July 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Coventry Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Matthew Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parklands Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Purslet Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Plascom Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. East Park Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Barnfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Astbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Eastfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sutherland Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1