BURCOT AVENUE, WV1 2SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2SG

BURCOT AVENUE, WV1 2SG, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.83 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2SG 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 2SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2SG, encompassing approximately 3979 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (850.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV1 2SG 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
  • Purslet Road with total crimes: 3

BURCOT AVENUE, WV1 2SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1914.83850.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.7723.08%
Public order64.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5133.33%
Vehicle crime41.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.01100.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.54-35.00%
Vehicle crime63.2750.00%
Public order41.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Shoplifting20.75-50.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.30-28.57%
Shoplifting45.03300.00%
Vehicle crime41.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.553.70%
Vehicle crime37.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7550.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Burglary20.50-71.43%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.3242.11%
Criminal damage and arson96.78125.00%
Burglary72.2675.00%
Vehicle crime41.76100.00%
Public order31.01-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.805.56%
Public order54.7725.00%
Burglary41.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0133.33%
Robbery21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.8220.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.52300.00%
Shoplifting72.01600.00%
Public order41.7633.33%
Vehicle crime41.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.770.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Public order30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.300.00%
Other theft46.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-66.67%
Public order20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.8238.89%
Anti-social behaviour66.2820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5166.67%
Burglary51.26150.00%
Other crime21.26100.00%
Possession of weapons20.50-33.33%
Public order20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.30-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour54.52150.00%
Possession of weapons31.26-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-25.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.06-14.81%
Possession of weapons55.78400.00%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-60.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Public order20.50-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.820.00%
Public order66.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.510.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202413
May 202420
April 202428
March 202427
February 202419
January 202418
December 202315
November 202325
October 202325
September 202318
August 202323
July 202327

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20249
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

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
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 2SG 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. Purslet Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hawkley Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Eastfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hawkley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Kelsall Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ashbourne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Barnfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brooklands Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Julian Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Dean'S Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Jones Field Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bowman'S Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Friesland Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Rudge Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Brickheath Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Old Heath Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Deansfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1