BARNFIELD ROAD, WV1 2LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2LG

BARNFIELD ROAD, WV1 2LG, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.02 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2LG, encompassing approximately 3265 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WV1 2LG 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

BARNFIELD ROAD, WV1 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.02-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.3766.67%
Vehicle crime41.53-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-25.00%
Public order30.92-50.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.61-89.47%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.290.00%
Shoplifting195.82850.00%
Public order65.8250.00%
Vehicle crime51.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-25.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.250.00%
Public order45.82100.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-20.00%
Shoplifting21.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.33-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson55.8266.67%
Shoplifting41.53300.00%
Vehicle crime41.22100.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson38.57-57.14%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Burglary20.61-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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 offences2113.78-12.50%
Burglary76.43133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.1440.00%
Public order42.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

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 offences2413.78-11.11%
Public order67.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8466.67%
Burglary31.53200.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-66.67%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.1517.39%
Shoplifting78.27250.00%
Vehicle crime62.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92200.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Burglary10.61-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.559.52%
Burglary47.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.720.00%
Vehicle crime36.430.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202419
June 202419
May 202419
April 202428
March 202421
February 202424
January 202427
December 202323
November 202321

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 2LG 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. Hillside Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Colliery Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chillington Fields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. East Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Julian Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Eskdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bowman'S Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kelsall Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Brickheath Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Eastfield Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Stanton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Osier Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Old Heath Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Barnfield Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1