WV1 2EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2EP

WV1 2EP, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.57 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2EP 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 2EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2EP, encompassing approximately 879 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV1 2EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Matthew Street with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Sharrocks Street with total crimes: 3

WV1 2EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting829.570.00%
Burglary59.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.6950.00%
Vehicle crime33.41200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.270.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Public order11.14-66.67%
Robbery11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.06-20.00%
Burglary44.550.00%
Public order34.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.41100.00%
Vehicle crime12.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.780.00%
Vehicle crime25.69-50.00%
Public order22.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Shoplifting11.14-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting828.43300.00%
Burglary69.10200.00%
Vehicle crime46.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.550.00%
Public order12.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-50.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences314.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.410.00%
Shoplifting22.270.00%
Burglary22.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Public order12.270.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In February 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 offences413.650.00%
Burglary34.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.27-50.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime522.7466.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.69-20.00%
Public order34.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.41100.00%
Burglary22.27-81.82%
Robbery12.270.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Shoplifting11.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1130.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.5166.67%
Vehicle crime35.690.00%
Shoplifting23.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.060.00%
Vehicle crime36.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.41-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.410.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.10150.00%
Robbery15.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-66.67%
Burglary11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime311.37-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.27100.00%
Burglary12.270.00%
Public order11.14-50.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime515.92150.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.69-20.00%
Public order24.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.190.00%
Vehicle crime25.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.270.00%
Burglary12.270.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 202311
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
January 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 5 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
April 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
July 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. St Matthew Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Sharrocks Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chillington Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. York Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Eastfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1