THORNTON ROAD, WV1 2QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2QQ

THORNTON ROAD, WV1 2QQ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.23 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2QQ 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 2QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2QQ, encompassing approximately 2408 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV1 2QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • School Green with total crimes: 3
  • Larkspur Close with total crimes: 2

THORNTON ROAD, WV1 2QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.23600.00%
Vehicle crime22.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.42-92.31%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.36-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour65.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4966.67%
Other crime32.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Robbery21.250.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.5321.43%
Anti-social behaviour57.06150.00%
Other theft42.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66-25.00%
Theft from the person21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.810.00%
Burglary31.6650.00%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Other theft10.830.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.1360.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.32100.00%
Public order31.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-25.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.06-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.08100.00%
Other crime21.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.30-55.56%
Public order43.32300.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.1263.64%
Criminal damage and arson67.47500.00%
Burglary32.490.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Public order10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3083.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.57200.00%
Public order21.25-33.33%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.47-45.45%
Vehicle crime42.49100.00%
Public order31.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-71.43%
Other theft10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.910.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 202413
June 202417
May 202414
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 202418
December 202311
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mayfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. School Green
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Larkspur Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stowheath Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. East Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ledbury Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Malvern Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Thornton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1