WV1 2DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2DS

WV1 2DS, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.55 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2DS 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 2DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2DS, encompassing approximately 2057 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WV1 2DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parklands Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 4

WV1 2DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.55-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour55.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.43300.00%
Vehicle crime31.940.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Robbery20.970.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.9876.92%
Other theft411.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94200.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Theft from the person21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-66.67%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.66116.67%
Vehicle crime36.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-57.14%
Public order21.460.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson79.23250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.4050.00%
Burglary22.920.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.94200.00%
Vehicle crime31.46200.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.23-53.85%
Burglary42.9233.33%
Public order41.94300.00%
Other theft21.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In January 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 offences1313.1230.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.32400.00%
Burglary32.4350.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.2342.86%
Public order24.86-33.33%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.29-41.67%
Public order33.40200.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.8350.00%
Vehicle crime22.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences69.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9233.33%
Vehicle crime31.94-25.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Burglary20.97-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

In August 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary510.21150.00%
Vehicle crime42.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.94-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.780.00%
Burglary23.400.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202423
May 202413
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312
September 20236
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20231
July 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Laburnum Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
  • 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. Hollington Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cavendish Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Plascom Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. East Park Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Larkspur Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Giffard Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Lilac Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Malvern Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Thornton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Solva Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1