WV1 2DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2DW

WV1 2DW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.59 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2DW 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 2DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2DW, encompassing approximately 673 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WV1 2DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Matthew Street with total crimes: 14
  • Parklands Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

WV1 2DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting841.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.88-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson58.91400.00%
Burglary27.430.00%
Vehicle crime22.97100.00%
Drugs12.970.00%
Public order11.49-50.00%
Robbery11.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.19120.00%
Public order216.34100.00%
Burglary22.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.970.00%
Vehicle crime12.97-66.67%
Drugs11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Other theft11.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.80-16.67%
Vehicle crime37.43200.00%
Possession of weapons14.460.00%
Shoplifting11.49-87.50%
Other theft11.490.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-75.00%
Burglary11.490.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting837.13300.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.940.00%
Public order12.97-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Burglary11.49-50.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order319.310.00%
Shoplifting24.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.97-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.970.00%
Burglary22.97100.00%
Other theft12.97-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.28-20.00%
Other theft311.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.460.00%
Robbery12.970.00%
Burglary11.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.71-9.09%
Vehicle crime414.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.970.00%
Public order12.970.00%
Burglary11.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1134.1637.50%
Vehicle crime316.34200.00%
Other theft24.46100.00%
Shoplifting22.97-66.67%
Burglary22.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.970.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Public order11.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.7433.33%
Shoplifting611.880.00%
Other crime18.910.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.49-50.00%
Burglary11.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.3120.00%
Vehicle crime28.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.97-33.33%
Burglary12.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.43200.00%
Public order24.460.00%
Bicycle theft12.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Robbery11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.49-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour317.820.00%
Shoplifting34.460.00%
Other theft24.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.970.00%
Bicycle theft12.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202411
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
December 20232
November 20236
July 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
August 20232
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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. St Matthew Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parklands Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Plascom Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Astbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sutherland Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1