PLASCOM ROAD, WV1 2DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2DH

PLASCOM ROAD, WV1 2DH, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.00 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2DH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV1 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV1 2DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2DH, encompassing approximately 2500 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV1 2DH area, explore the WV1 2DH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV1 2DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coventry Street with total crimes: 22
  • Parklands Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 4

PLASCOM ROAD, WV1 2DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2022.00900.00%
Violence and sexual offences158.00-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson66.00100.00%
Vehicle crime42.4033.33%
Other crime21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other theft10.80-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.0014.29%
Other theft46.40100.00%
Vehicle crime31.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-40.00%
Shoplifting21.20-50.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.60-22.22%
Vehicle crime65.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4066.67%
Shoplifting42.00300.00%
Other theft21.60100.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.20-25.00%
Burglary21.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.80-36.84%
Burglary44.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6050.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.80-13.64%
Burglary37.60200.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-40.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-66.67%
Robbery20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.2022.22%
Shoplifting78.80250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.80200.00%
Vehicle crime52.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0050.00%
Public order31.20-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.400.00%
Public order47.200.00%
Vehicle crime41.6033.33%
Other crime21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.8020.00%
Public order47.20300.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-50.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.607.14%
Criminal damage and arson56.0025.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0033.33%
Vehicle crime31.60-40.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.800.00%
Vehicle crime55.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.000.00%
Possession of weapons31.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202416
May 202414
April 202418
March 202412
February 202419
January 202422
December 202318
November 202318
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Coventry Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parklands Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Mayfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Purslet Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hollington Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Plascom Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. East Park Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Barnfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Astbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Essington Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Malvern Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1