WV1 2DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2DW

WV1 2DW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.85 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2DW 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 2DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2DW, encompassing approximately 673 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV1 2DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plascom Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Chillington Fields with total crimes: 2

WV1 2DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs214.85100.00%
Vehicle crime12.97-50.00%
Burglary11.49-50.00%
Theft from the person11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Robbery11.490.00%

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 offences619.310.00%
Vehicle crime28.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.970.00%
Burglary12.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Plascom Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Chillington Fields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Cross Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. St Matthew Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1