WV1 2UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2UL

WV1 2UL, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.69 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2UL 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 2UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2UL, encompassing approximately 922 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV1 2UL area, explore the WV1 2UL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV1 2UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brunel Way with total crimes: 7
  • Bedford Street with total crimes: 6
  • Briar Wood Close with total crimes: 3

WV1 2UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2234.690.00%
Public order323.850.00%
Burglary13.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.08-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1141.20-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour811.93166.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.6725.00%
Vehicle crime35.42-25.00%
Burglary33.250.00%
Public order23.25-33.33%
Robbery22.170.00%
Theft from the person12.170.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1740.1254.55%
Vehicle crime418.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.34300.00%
Burglary34.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.250.00%
Public order33.250.00%
Other theft13.25-50.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1136.86-8.33%
Robbery411.930.00%
Shoplifting44.34100.00%
Vehicle crime34.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.250.00%
Public order33.2550.00%
Other theft23.25-33.33%
Burglary12.17-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-85.71%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1240.12-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson713.01250.00%
Burglary57.59400.00%
Other theft35.420.00%
Vehicle crime33.250.00%
Shoplifting23.250.00%
Public order22.17100.00%
Drugs12.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1935.780.00%
Vehicle crime320.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.250.00%
Burglary12.170.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.08-50.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1930.36375.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.600.00%
Possession of weapons22.170.00%
Burglary12.17-66.67%
Other theft11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-75.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime522.77150.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.42-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour44.34100.00%
Burglary34.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.25100.00%
Theft from the person12.170.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft11.08-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1331.4418.18%
Other theft414.09300.00%
Burglary34.3450.00%
Vehicle crime23.25-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.440.00%
Vehicle crime911.930.00%
Burglary29.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.170.00%
Public order22.170.00%
Robbery12.170.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202411
June 202417
May 202411
April 202412
March 202419
February 202419
January 20244
December 202313
November 202311

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 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
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 5 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brunel Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bedford Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Briar Wood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Junction Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Dixon Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. George Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holloway Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Larkspur Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sweetbriar Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Gosport Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Hargreaves Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1