KELSALL CLOSE, WV1 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2LX

KELSALL CLOSE, WV1 2LX, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.47 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2LX, encompassing approximately 3906 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WV1 2LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birkdale Close with total crimes: 6
  • Purslet Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hawkley Road with total crimes: 3

KELSALL CLOSE, WV1 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4718.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.3325.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2866.67%
Public order51.2866.67%
Vehicle crime41.28-50.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.45-35.29%
Vehicle crime82.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.05300.00%
Public order31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7750.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.91-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime55.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-71.43%
Burglary20.51-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.5766.67%
Burglary76.40133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.7940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79300.00%
Vehicle crime41.02300.00%
Public order31.02-40.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.84150.00%
Public order51.2866.67%
Burglary31.280.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.0136.36%
Anti-social behaviour93.84350.00%
Vehicle crime52.30150.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.40-57.69%
Burglary32.8250.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.0130.00%
Other theft56.66400.00%
Public order31.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Burglary20.51-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.52122.22%
Burglary75.12250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.54200.00%
Possession of weapons21.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.66-57.14%
Vehicle crime42.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-60.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.75-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.380.00%
Public order41.28-20.00%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.140.00%
Public order51.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.770.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20249
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202411
May 202417
April 202420
March 202425
February 202415
January 202415
December 202311
November 202326
October 202320
September 20239
August 202321
July 202324

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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
June 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Birkdale Close
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Purslet Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hawkley Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rowlands Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hawkley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Kelsall Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ashbourne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Barnfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Abingdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Essington Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brooklands Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Julian Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Dean'S Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Jones Field Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bowman'S Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Friesland Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Rudge Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Brickheath Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Deansfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1