WV1 2HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2HE

WV1 2HE, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.00 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2HE 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 2HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2HE, encompassing approximately 1000 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV1 2HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 2
  • Colliery Road with total crimes: 2

WV1 2HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.00-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.0050.00%
Burglary23.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.00-50.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting825.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.00-16.67%
Burglary45.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.000.00%
Vehicle crime22.00100.00%
Drugs12.000.00%
Public order11.00-66.67%
Robbery11.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.00-14.29%
Burglary46.000.00%
Public order34.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.00100.00%
Vehicle crime12.00-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.000.00%
Vehicle crime37.000.00%
Public order23.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Shoplifting11.00-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-66.67%
Other theft11.000.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting832.00300.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.0075.00%
Burglary67.00100.00%
Vehicle crime36.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.000.00%
Public order13.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%

In March 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 offences415.00-66.67%
Burglary34.0050.00%
Public order23.000.00%
Shoplifting22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Other theft12.00-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.00100.00%
Other theft312.0050.00%
Burglary23.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.00100.00%
Robbery22.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.00-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences621.00-40.00%
Vehicle crime56.0066.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.00100.00%
Burglary22.00-80.00%
Other theft22.00100.00%
Other crime12.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Shoplifting11.00-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1031.0025.00%
Burglary1010.000.00%
Vehicle crime310.00200.00%
Shoplifting23.00-66.67%
Public order22.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.00-20.00%
Shoplifting68.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.000.00%
Vehicle crime210.000.00%
Drugs12.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 202310
October 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 202412
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 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
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Commercial Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Colliery Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chillington Fields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Cross Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Corser Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St Matthew Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Lower Walsall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eastfield Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1