WV1 2HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2HH

WV1 2HH, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.38 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2HH 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 2HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2HH, encompassing approximately 1646 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (1250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV1 2HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coventry Street with total crimes: 22
  • St Matthew Street with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

WV1 2HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2730.381250.00%
Violence and sexual offences916.40-10.00%
Burglary35.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Public order21.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%
Other theft11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.010.00%
Burglary66.080.00%
Public order33.65200.00%
Vehicle crime31.82-40.00%
Shoplifting21.82-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.01-16.67%
Shoplifting56.08-44.44%
Vehicle crime53.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0450.00%
Possession of weapons21.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-66.67%
Other theft10.61-75.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.30100.00%
Shoplifting97.29350.00%
Other theft45.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.43200.00%
Burglary31.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-50.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.19-66.67%
Burglary53.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.040.00%
Public order32.430.00%
Shoplifting21.820.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.0528.57%
Criminal damage and arson410.94100.00%
Robbery32.430.00%
Burglary31.82200.00%
Vehicle crime21.82-60.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.66-17.65%
Shoplifting78.51133.33%
Vehicle crime54.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Burglary11.22-90.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.5270.00%
Burglary1010.330.00%
Vehicle crime46.08300.00%
Shoplifting32.43-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.82100.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.58-50.00%
Shoplifting76.080.00%
Other theft24.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.0142.86%
Anti-social behaviour212.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.4055.56%
Anti-social behaviour48.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4350.00%
Other theft11.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.61-66.67%
Public order10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.33-25.00%
Possession of weapons35.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-50.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.430.00%
Drugs32.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 20242
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410
April 202412
March 20246
February 202418
January 202414
December 202317
November 202310
October 202320
September 202314
August 20239
July 202312

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 202310
September 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 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 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
July 20234

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Coventry Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Matthew Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Eastfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Barnfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Astbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Eastfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Heath Road
    Total1
    Public order1