WILLENHALL ROAD, WV1 2HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2HU

WILLENHALL ROAD, WV1 2HU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.74 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2HU 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 2HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2HU, encompassing approximately 3393 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (850.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV1 2HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coventry Street with total crimes: 22
  • Birkdale Close with total crimes: 6
  • Parklands Road with total crimes: 5

WILLENHALL ROAD, WV1 2HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.7410.53%
Shoplifting196.19850.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7766.67%
Public order51.47150.00%
Vehicle crime41.4733.33%
Other crime21.180.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Other theft20.59-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.7926.67%
Other theft55.60150.00%
Vehicle crime31.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Shoplifting20.88-50.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.31-48.28%
Vehicle crime64.42500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7766.67%
Shoplifting41.47300.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.7938.10%
Criminal damage and arson38.55-40.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-85.71%
Public order10.29-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.85-12.50%
Burglary76.19250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0666.67%
Public order51.47-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.47100.00%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.97-14.29%
Public order67.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-25.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-60.00%

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 offences2817.3940.00%
Shoplifting78.25250.00%
Vehicle crime62.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.77150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4733.33%
Public order41.1833.33%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.79-25.93%
Vehicle crime45.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.973.85%
Public order37.96200.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Burglary10.59-80.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.1462.50%
Criminal damage and arson67.6650.00%
Burglary51.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.670.00%
Vehicle crime54.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.18200.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.43-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson54.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.4750.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Public order10.59-80.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.960.00%
Public order51.470.00%
Burglary41.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202419
May 202415
April 202429
March 202421
February 202424
January 202428
December 202320
November 202327
October 202326
September 202316
August 202316
July 202327

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 4 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
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Coventry Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Birkdale Close
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parklands Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Mayfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Purslet Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hawkley Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Plascom Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. East Park Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hawkley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Barnfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Astbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Essington Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brooklands Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Julian Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Jones Field Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Deansfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Malvern Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1