WV1 2GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2GZ

WV1 2GZ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.93 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2GZ 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 2GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2GZ, encompassing approximately 3781 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV1 2GZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coventry Street with total crimes: 4
  • Tyburn Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 3

WV1 2GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.931300.00%
Vehicle crime43.700.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-96.15%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.318.33%
Shoplifting206.88900.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.64-20.00%
Public order41.0633.33%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Other theft21.06-60.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.7541.18%
Criminal damage and arson66.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.59400.00%
Other theft51.32400.00%
Vehicle crime41.3233.33%
Public order31.060.00%
Shoplifting20.79-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.79-41.38%
Burglary44.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06100.00%
Shoplifting41.06300.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.9645.00%
Vehicle crime47.6733.33%
Burglary41.0633.33%
Public order31.06200.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.64-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson65.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.59150.00%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.433.57%
Criminal damage and arson47.67-33.33%
Public order41.060.00%
Burglary31.06-25.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.6627.27%
Shoplifting77.41600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.85100.00%
Burglary41.59300.00%
Vehicle crime41.06300.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.060.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.8410.00%
Public order45.82-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.31-28.57%
Public order55.29400.00%
Vehicle crime41.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-40.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Burglary10.53-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-80.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.430.00%
Burglary57.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.320.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
July 202426
June 202424
May 202417
April 202429
March 202420
February 202429
January 202428
December 202322
November 202320
October 202328

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 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
July 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 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coventry Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Tyburn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Rowlands Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Stowheath Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. East Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Julian Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Hawkley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ledbury Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Malvern Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Thornton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1