WV1 2RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2RA

WV1 2RA, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.48 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2RA 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 2RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2RA, encompassing approximately 2861 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-92.59% decrease)

WV1 2RA 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

WV1 2RA 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 offences1110.48-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson53.8425.00%
Shoplifting21.75-92.59%
Vehicle crime20.70-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Public order20.70-66.67%
Other theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2723.061250.00%
Violence and sexual offences139.44-23.53%
Public order64.540.00%
Vehicle crime52.10-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4050.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Other theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.030.00%
Public order65.94200.00%
Vehicle crime62.1020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1033.33%
Burglary31.400.00%
Shoplifting21.05-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 offences1712.58-26.09%
Shoplifting55.94-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7550.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%
Other theft10.35-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.1227.78%
Shoplifting98.04350.00%
Other theft43.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-71.43%
Robbery10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-85.71%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.38-18.18%
Burglary76.29250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4540.00%
Public order42.450.00%
Other theft31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.984.76%
Criminal damage and arson57.6966.67%
Public order41.7533.33%
Robbery31.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-75.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.875.00%
Vehicle crime87.34166.67%
Shoplifting72.80133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7550.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Other theft31.05200.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Burglary10.70-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.980.00%
Burglary46.990.00%
Shoplifting31.40-57.14%
Public order31.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.58-31.03%
Shoplifting76.990.00%
Other theft32.45200.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Burglary31.400.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

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 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202413
June 202417
May 202417
April 202423
March 202418
February 202422
January 202421
December 202320
November 202320
October 202329

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 2RA 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. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Hillside Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Colliery Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chillington Fields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eskdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bowman'S Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kelsall Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Brickheath Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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