PURBROOK ROAD, WV1 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2EJ

PURBROOK ROAD, WV1 2EJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.15 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2EJ, encompassing approximately 449 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV1 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parklands Road with total crimes: 5
  • Dixon Street with total crimes: 3
  • Eureka Gardens with total crimes: 3

PURBROOK ROAD, WV1 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences431.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.900.00%
Burglary26.68-33.33%
Theft from the person14.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.48100.00%
Burglary38.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.680.00%
Vehicle crime14.450.00%
Other theft12.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.80-50.00%
Robbery24.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.45-80.00%
Burglary12.23-66.67%
Other theft12.23-50.00%
Shoplifting12.230.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson533.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences411.1333.33%
Burglary38.9050.00%
Other theft26.680.00%
Drugs14.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour322.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.680.00%
Burglary26.68100.00%
Public order14.450.00%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.680.00%
Other theft24.450.00%
Burglary14.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.03200.00%
Vehicle crime113.35-50.00%
Burglary12.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime217.800.00%
Burglary24.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.45-33.33%
Other theft14.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.3550.00%
Vehicle crime26.68100.00%
Burglary14.450.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson320.0350.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.68-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.450.00%
Possession of weapons12.230.00%
Burglary12.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.23-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences537.83150.00%
Vehicle crime311.130.00%
Burglary26.680.00%
Public order24.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.45100.00%
Robbery14.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.230.00%
Shoplifting12.230.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.58100.00%
Other theft14.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.230.00%
Public order12.230.00%
Shoplifting12.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting315.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.680.00%
Other theft12.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.230.00%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
March 20243
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parklands Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Dixon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Eureka Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Astbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sutherland Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1