WV1 2TY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2TY

WV1 2TY, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.30 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2TY 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 2TY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2TY, encompassing approximately 1288 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV1 2TY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bedford Street with total crimes: 6
  • Briar Wood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Dixon Street with total crimes: 2

WV1 2TY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.3044.44%
Public order310.0950.00%
Other theft12.330.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-75.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour927.1780.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.99-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson46.9933.33%
Vehicle crime33.10-40.00%
Public order22.33100.00%
Robbery21.550.00%
Theft from the person11.550.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1931.8258.33%
Vehicle crime514.75150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8866.67%
Other theft43.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1050.00%
Burglary22.33100.00%
Public order11.55-66.67%
Other crime10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.8450.00%
Robbery49.310.00%
Shoplifting43.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.100.00%
Public order32.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-75.00%
Burglary11.55-75.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.61-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson86.21166.67%
Burglary46.21300.00%
Public order33.100.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%
Shoplifting21.550.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.85-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson310.0950.00%
Vehicle crime22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.85100.00%
Other theft210.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-50.00%
Public order21.55100.00%
Burglary11.55-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime55.43150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.88300.00%
Burglary43.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.100.00%
Possession of weapons12.330.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Other theft10.78-75.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.0627.27%
Other theft410.870.00%
Burglary33.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3350.00%
Vehicle crime22.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.8510.00%
Vehicle crime48.5433.33%
Burglary23.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-80.00%
Public order21.55-33.33%
Robbery11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.50-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour107.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.76-57.14%
Vehicle crime32.33-50.00%
Burglary32.33-25.00%
Other theft32.330.00%
Public order32.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.330.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1737.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.200.00%
Public order65.430.00%
Vehicle crime64.660.00%
Burglary44.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.100.00%
Shoplifting13.100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20249
June 202419
May 202412
April 20248
March 202413
February 202414
January 20247
December 202314
November 202311
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bedford Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Briar Wood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Dixon Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holloway Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Larkspur Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Gosport Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Hargreaves Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ledbury Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1