WV1 2UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2UZ

WV1 2UZ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.85 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2UZ 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 2UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2UZ, encompassing approximately 2454 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV1 2UZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tyburn Road with total crimes: 6
  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Portobello Close with total crimes: 3

WV1 2UZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.150.00%
Vehicle crime32.0450.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Public order10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.89400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0450.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-60.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Burglary10.41-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.59-46.67%
Vehicle crime53.2666.67%
Burglary52.040.00%
Public order32.0450.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.2287.50%
Burglary56.1166.67%
Vehicle crime32.0450.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.56-61.90%
Burglary33.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22200.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.8561.54%
Criminal damage and arson58.5666.67%
Burglary22.04-60.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.85-23.53%
Burglary55.30400.00%
Vehicle crime32.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22200.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.4154.55%
Other theft26.930.00%
Public order20.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.63-26.67%
Vehicle crime54.48400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Public order41.63100.00%
Other crime21.630.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-75.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.6325.00%
Burglary46.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.63300.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-80.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.89500.00%
Vehicle crime52.44150.00%
Other crime22.040.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2650.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-80.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.520.00%
Vehicle crime42.040.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202412
May 20248
April 202415
March 20248
February 202421
January 202413
December 202317
November 202311
October 202315
September 202312
August 20238
July 202316

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Tyburn Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Mayfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Portobello Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Uplands Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Willenhall Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Rowlands Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Dahlia Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cavendish Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Marshall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Old Stowheath Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Boundary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abingdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cavendish Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Essington Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Julian Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Thornton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Solva Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1