WV1 2NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2NS

WV1 2NS, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.05 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2NS 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 2NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2NS, encompassing approximately 3929 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (850.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV1 2NS 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

WV1 2NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.059.52%
Shoplifting195.85850.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5366.67%
Public order51.2766.67%
Other crime21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Other theft20.51-60.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.2023.53%
Other theft55.34150.00%
Vehicle crime41.27-20.00%
Public order31.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Shoplifting20.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-66.67%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.42-41.38%
Criminal damage and arson64.33100.00%
Vehicle crime51.53400.00%
Shoplifting41.27300.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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 offences2910.1826.09%
Criminal damage and arson37.38-40.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-87.50%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.72-4.17%
Burglary85.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.040.00%
Public order51.27-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Other theft21.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

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 offences2411.71-14.29%
Public order66.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5325.00%
Other theft31.2750.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-60.00%

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 offences2815.0140.00%
Shoplifting77.13600.00%
Vehicle crime51.7866.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2733.33%
Public order41.0233.33%
Other theft21.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.67-31.03%
Vehicle crime35.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7650.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.71-6.45%
Public order37.3850.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-60.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-77.78%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Burglary10.51-80.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.2772.22%
Criminal damage and arson97.8980.00%
Burglary52.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-60.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.51-33.33%
Public order20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.965.88%
Criminal damage and arson54.580.00%
Vehicle crime51.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27150.00%
Possession of weapons31.27200.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.65-45.16%
Criminal damage and arson54.33-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.2733.33%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Public order10.51-80.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.890.00%
Public order51.530.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202421
May 202417
April 202429
March 202423
February 202424
January 202428
December 202320
November 202329
October 202331
September 202318
August 202317
July 202331

A total of 12 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 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20235
September 20235
August 20232
July 20233

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20231
November 20231

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239
September 20235
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
September 20232
August 20231

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 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 2NS 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. Plascom Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. East Park Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hawkley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Kelsall Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barnfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Astbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Abingdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Essington Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brooklands Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Julian Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Dean'S Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Jones Field Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Deansfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Malvern Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1