WV1 2RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2RU

WV1 2RU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.25 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2RU 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 2RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2RU, encompassing approximately 1688 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV1 2RU area, explore the WV1 2RU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WV1 2RU area, visit the WV1 2RU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WV1 2RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tithe Croft with total crimes: 18
  • Grove Street with total crimes: 10
  • Hobgate Road with total crimes: 7

WV1 2RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1027.2542.86%
Violence and sexual offences105.92-44.44%
Possession of weapons55.92400.00%
Public order52.9625.00%
Vehicle crime42.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Other crime31.78200.00%
Shoplifting31.78-25.00%
Burglary11.780.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.66-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour710.66-36.36%
Public order44.15-20.00%
Shoplifting42.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Other theft21.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Burglary11.18-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.59-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3442.0625.93%
Anti-social behaviour1120.1483.33%
Public order56.52150.00%
Other theft42.9633.33%
Robbery42.37300.00%
Vehicle crime32.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78200.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Possession of weapons21.18100.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2729.02107.69%
Anti-social behaviour615.99-45.45%
Other theft33.55200.00%
Vehicle crime31.7850.00%
Burglary21.78-66.67%
Public order21.18-75.00%
Shoplifting21.18-60.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-75.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1334.95-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour117.7022.22%
Public order86.52166.67%
Burglary64.7420.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5525.00%
Shoplifting52.96150.00%
Possession of weapons42.96300.00%
Vehicle crime22.370.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Drugs11.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1833.7612.50%
Anti-social behaviour910.6628.57%
Burglary55.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.96100.00%
Drugs32.370.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Robbery21.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Shoplifting21.18-60.00%
Theft from the person21.180.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour79.4875.00%
Shoplifting54.1566.67%
Burglary32.96-25.00%
Public order31.78-57.14%
Other theft21.78100.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.92-42.86%
Public order77.11133.33%
Burglary44.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3733.33%
Shoplifting32.37-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.780.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2132.5861.54%
Criminal damage and arson1012.44233.33%
Shoplifting75.920.00%
Vehicle crime34.15-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-57.14%
Public order31.78-40.00%
Burglary21.78100.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.69-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour77.7040.00%
Vehicle crime54.1525.00%
Public order52.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.960.00%
Possession of weapons21.78100.00%
Other crime11.18-50.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.59-75.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2433.17-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour514.220.00%
Public order52.9625.00%
Shoplifting52.9666.67%
Vehicle crime42.96300.00%
Other theft42.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.37-50.00%
Other crime21.78100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2635.548.33%
Criminal damage and arson615.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.5525.00%
Other theft42.960.00%
Public order42.3733.33%
Drugs42.37100.00%
Shoplifting32.370.00%
Possession of weapons31.78200.00%
Burglary21.78-33.33%
Other crime11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.020.00%
Other theft414.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.370.00%
Burglary32.370.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Shoplifting31.780.00%
Drugs21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 202310
October 20233
September 20233
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 202411
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202418
May 202434
April 202427
March 202413
February 202418
January 202416
December 202312
November 202321
October 202313
September 202324
August 202326
July 202324

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Tithe Croft
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Grove Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hobgate Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Provence Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashbourne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Bowman'S Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Friesland Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Brickheath Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chervil Rise
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Old Heath Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Wolverhampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1