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

Overview of Crime in WV1 2JQ

WILLENHALL ROAD, WV1 2JQ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.28 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2JQ 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 2JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2JQ, encompassing approximately 3630 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV1 2JQ 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 2JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.289.09%
Shoplifting206.61900.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.51200.00%
Public order61.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6525.00%
Vehicle crime41.3833.33%
Other crime21.100.00%
Other theft20.55-60.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.8429.41%
Other theft56.06150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-50.00%
Shoplifting20.83-50.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.74-37.04%
Vehicle crime64.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6566.67%
Shoplifting41.38300.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Other theft20.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.8428.57%
Burglary37.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-40.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.22-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour55.78150.00%
Burglary51.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.3866.67%
Public order51.38-28.57%
Other crime21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.67-23.33%
Public order76.3375.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.93-57.14%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-40.00%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.6336.36%
Criminal damage and arson78.26133.33%
Shoplifting71.93600.00%
Vehicle crime51.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.3866.67%
Public order41.380.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

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 offences2211.84-15.38%
Public order46.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8350.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.848.33%
Public order47.16300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-60.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-80.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2412.1220.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.61-14.29%
Burglary51.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.51133.33%
Vehicle crime51.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.3866.67%
Possession of weapons31.38200.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Public order20.55100.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.54-46.43%
Vehicle crime34.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-50.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8350.00%
Public order10.83-80.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.710.00%
Public order51.650.00%
Burglary41.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202422
May 202417
April 202427
March 202421
February 202423
January 202430
December 202322
November 202326
October 202324
September 202320
August 202315
July 202328

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
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 2.27 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 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232
August 20233
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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20235

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 2JQ 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. Purslet Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hawkley Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hollington Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cavendish Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Plascom Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. East Park Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hawkley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Barnfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Astbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Abingdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Essington Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brooklands Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Julian Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Jones Field Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Deansfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Malvern Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Solva Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1