WV1 2ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2ET

WV1 2ET, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.74 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2ET 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 2ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2ET, encompassing approximately 879 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV1 2ET area, explore the WV1 2ET Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WV1 2ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 2

WV1 2ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.1033.33%
Burglary24.55-60.00%
Other theft12.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-66.67%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Robbery11.140.00%

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 offences59.100.00%
Robbery15.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
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 5 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. East Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Commercial Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sharrocks Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Colliery Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. York Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walsall Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cross Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Corser Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Matthew Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Lower Walsall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Eastfield Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1