WV1 2DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2DL

WV1 2DL, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2DL 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 2DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2DL, encompassing approximately 2078 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV1 2DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coventry Street with total crimes: 4
  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Plascom Road with total crimes: 3

WV1 2DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.70-50.00%
Drugs22.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Shoplifting20.96-90.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2023.09900.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.62-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson45.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4450.00%
Robbery21.440.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.3635.71%
Other theft49.14100.00%
Theft from the person21.920.00%
Shoplifting20.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.437.69%
Criminal damage and arson46.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.92300.00%
Shoplifting41.92300.00%
Other theft21.92100.00%
Burglary10.96-50.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.95116.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.2550.00%
Burglary22.890.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-66.67%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4450.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Burglary20.96-50.00%
Other theft20.96-33.33%
Public order20.96-33.33%

In February 2024, 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 offences1012.51-41.18%
Burglary44.81300.00%
Public order31.920.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.2830.77%
Shoplifting78.18600.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.37500.00%
Public order32.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.9918.18%
Public order36.250.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Burglary20.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.10-15.38%
Public order35.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.4450.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202412
June 202419
May 202414
April 202413
March 20246
February 202410
January 202417
December 202313
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
January 20246
December 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coventry Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Mayfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Plascom Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chillington Fields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. East Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ledbury Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Malvern Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1