WV1 3QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 3QS

WV1 3QS, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.92 per 1,000 population. This WV1 3QS 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 3QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 3QS, encompassing approximately 870 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WV1 3QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 19
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Cleveland Road with total crimes: 4

WV1 3QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3068.9225.00%
Drugs534.46400.00%
Other theft45.74300.00%
Public order44.59-42.86%
Possession of weapons34.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.45-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.45-25.00%
Shoplifting33.45-40.00%
Robbery23.45100.00%
Bicycle theft12.300.00%
Burglary11.15-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-90.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2478.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour1027.57233.33%
Public order711.4940.00%
Vehicle crime58.04150.00%
Shoplifting55.7466.67%
Possession of weapons45.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.5933.33%
Burglary44.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft14.590.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Robbery11.15-50.00%
Drugs11.15-50.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2459.7384.62%
Burglary627.570.00%
Public order56.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.45200.00%
Shoplifting33.4550.00%
Robbery23.45-50.00%
Drugs22.30100.00%
Vehicle crime22.30-60.00%
Bicycle theft12.300.00%
Other theft11.15-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1339.05-40.91%
Vehicle crime514.93-16.67%
Other theft45.74100.00%
Robbery44.590.00%
Public order24.590.00%
Shoplifting22.30100.00%
Other crime12.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2249.3946.67%
Burglary825.27166.67%
Vehicle crime69.1950.00%
Public order26.89100.00%
Other theft22.30-33.33%
Drugs12.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Shoplifting11.15-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1541.3566.67%
Vehicle crime417.230.00%
Shoplifting44.59100.00%
Other theft34.5950.00%
Burglary33.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.45100.00%
Possession of weapons22.300.00%
Drugs12.30-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-66.67%
Public order11.15-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences943.65-40.00%
Public order610.340.00%
Drugs46.890.00%
Vehicle crime44.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.5950.00%
Burglary33.45-50.00%
Robbery23.45100.00%
Other theft22.30-33.33%
Shoplifting22.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-66.67%
Other crime11.15-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1553.997.14%
Public order617.23200.00%
Burglary66.89-40.00%
Other theft36.890.00%
Other crime33.45200.00%
Vehicle crime33.45-70.00%
Shoplifting33.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.45-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.45100.00%
Possession of weapons22.30100.00%
Robbery12.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1458.58-30.00%
Vehicle crime1016.08100.00%
Burglary1011.49900.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.4966.67%
Other theft35.740.00%
Robbery23.45100.00%
Public order22.30-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.30-50.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Drugs11.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2049.3917.65%
Public order522.9725.00%
Vehicle crime55.740.00%
Other theft35.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.45-25.00%
Drugs23.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Robbery12.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Burglary11.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1749.390.00%
Vehicle crime519.530.00%
Shoplifting55.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.740.00%
Public order44.590.00%
Robbery44.590.00%
Burglary24.590.00%
Drugs12.300.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202424
June 202424
May 202413
April 202422
March 202415
February 20249
January 202415
December 202314
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 202410
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 3QS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Union Street
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cleveland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. A454
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. East Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Gower Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 7. Granville Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Gordon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Commercial Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sharrocks Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St James Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Mary Ann Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. York Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Walsall Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Corser Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lower Walsall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Granville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1