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

Overview of Crime in WV1 2DQ

PLASCOM ROAD, WV1 2DQ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.33 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2DQ 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 2DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2DQ, encompassing approximately 2786 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV1 2DQ 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

PLASCOM ROAD, WV1 2DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.33-58.82%
Vehicle crime42.510.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Shoplifting20.72-90.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2021.17900.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.186.25%
Criminal damage and arson66.10100.00%
Vehicle crime42.1533.33%
Public order31.4450.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

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 offences1612.5614.29%
Other theft45.74100.00%
Vehicle crime31.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-40.00%
Shoplifting21.08-50.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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 offences1412.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime65.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1566.67%
Shoplifting41.79300.00%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.5661.54%
Criminal damage and arson37.54-40.00%
Burglary21.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1312.20-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson54.66150.00%
Burglary41.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.4450.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.64-17.39%
Public order46.8233.33%
Burglary31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-40.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-66.67%
Robbery20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.9427.78%
Shoplifting78.25250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.51200.00%
Vehicle crime52.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79100.00%
Public order31.44-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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 offences1812.92-18.18%
Public order46.460.00%
Vehicle crime41.4433.33%
Other crime21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.2837.50%
Public order47.89300.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-50.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.766.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7933.33%
Vehicle crime31.44-40.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.990.00%
Vehicle crime55.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Possession of weapons31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
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 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202417
June 202416
May 202414
April 202421
March 202413
February 202419
January 202423
December 202318
November 202322
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 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 20232
November 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242
September 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 2DQ 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. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Essington Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Chillington Fields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. East Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eskdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Ledbury Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Malvern Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1