WV1 2DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2DZ

WV1 2DZ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.21 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2DZ 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 2DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2DZ, encompassing approximately 3134 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV1 2DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birkdale Close with total crimes: 5
  • Coventry Street with total crimes: 4
  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 3

WV1 2DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.211100.00%
Vehicle crime43.830.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.32-95.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.7417.65%
Shoplifting206.38900.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.38200.00%
Public order61.91200.00%
Vehicle crime41.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.2833.33%
Other crime21.280.00%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.4813.33%
Other theft45.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-50.00%
Shoplifting20.96-50.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-60.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.48-37.50%
Vehicle crime64.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9166.67%
Shoplifting41.60300.00%
Public order31.28200.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Burglary10.64-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.1271.43%
Burglary37.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-80.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.47150.00%
Burglary51.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.6066.67%
Public order41.60-20.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.40-22.22%
Public order56.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-57.14%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.2328.57%
Criminal damage and arson78.61133.33%
Shoplifting72.23600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.23150.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Public order30.96-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.76-12.50%
Public order46.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.0826.32%
Public order47.66300.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-50.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 202420
June 202417
May 202415
April 202424
March 202414
February 202421
January 202427
December 202321
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 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 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 1 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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Birkdale Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Coventry Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Mayfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Plascom Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Julian Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Essington Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Chillington Fields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. East Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Julian Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Eskdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Ledbury Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Malvern Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1