LOWER WALSALL STREET, WV1 2ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2ES

LOWER WALSALL STREET, WV1 2ES, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.04 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2ES 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 2ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2ES, encompassing approximately 938 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV1 2ES area, explore the WV1 2ES 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 (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV1 2ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Matthew Street with total crimes: 14
  • Warwick Street with total crimes: 6
  • Sharrocks Street with total crimes: 3

LOWER WALSALL STREET, WV1 2ES 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
Shoplifting833.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.5320.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.39100.00%
Burglary44.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.2650.00%
Drugs23.200.00%
Public order22.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.13-66.67%
Robbery11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.320.00%
Burglary45.330.00%
Vehicle crime34.260.00%
Public order33.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Robbery12.130.00%

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 offences514.92400.00%
Vehicle crime35.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Shoplifting11.07-87.50%
Public order11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting828.78300.00%
Vehicle crime68.53200.00%
Burglary66.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.13-66.67%
Public order11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

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 offences315.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime23.20100.00%
Shoplifting22.130.00%
Burglary22.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.99-16.67%
Burglary35.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.200.00%
Public order12.13-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.07-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.3820.00%
Vehicle crime46.390.00%
Public order34.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.20100.00%
Burglary22.13-81.82%
Robbery12.130.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%

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
Burglary1129.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences511.7225.00%
Vehicle crime45.3333.33%
Other theft24.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Drugs11.07-50.00%
Shoplifting11.07-83.33%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.39-42.86%
Vehicle crime34.2650.00%
Drugs23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.7940.00%
Vehicle crime27.46-66.67%
Robbery12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime617.0520.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.39-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.33100.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.0520.00%
Vehicle crime56.390.00%
Public order25.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime518.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.330.00%
Burglary15.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
July 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 6 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
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.86 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 20231
November 20236

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 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 2ES postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Matthew Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Warwick Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sharrocks Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chillington Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Union Mill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mary Ann Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. York Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Eastfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1