WV1 2UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2UH

WV1 2UH, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.94 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2UH 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 2UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2UH, encompassing approximately 1767 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (1250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WV1 2UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coventry Street with total crimes: 22
  • St Matthew Street with total crimes: 14
  • Parklands Road with total crimes: 5

WV1 2UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2733.941250.00%
Violence and sexual offences1515.2715.38%
Criminal damage and arson58.4966.67%
Burglary32.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.13-33.33%
Other theft11.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.57-80.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.67-7.14%
Public order57.35150.00%
Vehicle crime32.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Shoplifting21.70-60.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.54-6.67%
Shoplifting57.92-44.44%
Vehicle crime42.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26-25.00%
Public order21.70100.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.50114.29%
Shoplifting98.49350.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2650.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.71-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson43.9633.33%
Burglary32.26200.00%
Vehicle crime31.7050.00%
Public order31.7050.00%
Other theft21.70-33.33%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.75-25.00%
Other theft31.70200.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.760.00%
Shoplifting710.75133.33%
Vehicle crime53.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.83100.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.5035.71%
Vehicle crime410.7533.33%
Shoplifting32.26-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Other crime11.13-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.10-39.13%
Shoplifting77.920.00%
Vehicle crime33.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.2476.92%
Criminal damage and arson313.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.6718.18%
Anti-social behaviour47.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2633.33%
Possession of weapons32.26200.00%
Public order21.70100.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.75-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.70-75.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.260.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202413
May 202414
April 202415
March 20247
February 202419
January 202419
December 202319
November 202314
October 202323
September 202313
August 202311
July 202312

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 20242
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Coventry Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Matthew Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parklands Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Purslet Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Eastfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Plascom Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. East Park Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Barnfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Astbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Eastfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1