WV1 2XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 2XF

WV1 2XF, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.62 per 1,000 population. This WV1 2XF 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 2XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 2XF, encompassing approximately 581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV1 2XF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plascom Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Chillington Fields with total crimes: 2

WV1 2XF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs220.62100.00%
Burglary23.440.00%
Public order23.44100.00%
Vehicle crime13.44-50.00%
Theft from the person11.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.72-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%
Robbery11.720.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting853.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.31400.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.5950.00%
Burglary25.160.00%
Vehicle crime23.440.00%
Drugs13.440.00%
Public order11.72-50.00%
Robbery11.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%
Theft from the person11.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1239.53140.00%
Public order220.62100.00%
Vehicle crime23.44-33.33%
Burglary23.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.440.00%
Drugs13.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Other theft11.72-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences530.94-28.57%
Vehicle crime38.59200.00%
Shoplifting25.16-75.00%
Other theft23.440.00%
Robbery23.440.00%
Possession of weapons13.440.00%
Public order11.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.72-80.00%
Burglary11.72-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting853.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences713.7575.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.030.00%
Burglary38.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.16-33.33%
Other theft23.44100.00%
Public order13.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%
Bicycle theft11.720.00%
Drugs11.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences427.50-60.00%
Public order36.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.1650.00%
Shoplifting25.160.00%
Burglary23.44100.00%
Other theft13.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.22-9.09%
Other theft317.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.160.00%
Robbery13.440.00%
Burglary11.720.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1137.810.00%
Vehicle crime518.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.440.00%
Public order13.440.00%
Burglary11.72-50.00%

In December 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 offences1141.2522.22%
Vehicle crime418.91100.00%
Other theft26.87100.00%
Shoplifting23.44-66.67%
Burglary23.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.440.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Public order11.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences934.370.00%
Shoplifting615.470.00%
Vehicle crime210.310.00%
Other crime13.440.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Burglary11.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 202410
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Plascom Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Chillington Fields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dixon Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Cross Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. St Matthew Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1