ST GILES CRESCENT, WV1 2JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2JT

ST GILES CRESCENT, WV1 2JT, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.55 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2JT 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 2JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2JT, encompassing approximately 2770 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV1 2JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birkdale Close with total crimes: 5
  • Coventry Street with total crimes: 4
  • Plascom Road with total crimes: 3

ST GILES CRESCENT, WV1 2JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.8050.00%
Public order31.08-57.14%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Shoplifting20.72-92.59%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2725.991250.00%
Violence and sexual offences189.75-5.26%
Public order76.5040.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80100.00%
Burglary31.4450.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.4411.76%
Public order56.86150.00%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Shoplifting21.44-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.99-34.62%
Shoplifting56.14-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.8033.33%
Vehicle crime41.44100.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.0544.44%
Shoplifting99.38350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.25-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.08200.00%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Robbery10.720.00%
Public order10.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.88-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.50133.33%
Burglary62.53200.00%
Public order52.17-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.8050.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.52-3.85%
Public order69.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-66.67%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.858.33%
Shoplifting79.38133.33%
Vehicle crime62.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.17150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Public order31.0850.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.604.35%
Burglary48.660.00%
Vehicle crime41.4433.33%
Shoplifting31.44-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.16-20.69%
Shoplifting78.300.00%
Vehicle crime32.5350.00%
Other theft31.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-50.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.600.00%
Burglary410.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202418
June 202419
May 202417
April 202426
March 202418
February 202425
January 202426
December 202324
November 202323
October 202329

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
March 20246
February 20242
December 20234
October 20234

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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Birkdale Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Coventry Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Plascom Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Colliery Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chillington Fields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. East Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eskdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cross Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. St Matthew Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Eastfield Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Stanton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Osier Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Old Heath Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1