WV1 3RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 3RE

WV1 3RE, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 76.45 per 1,000 population. This WV1 3RE 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 3RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 3RE, encompassing approximately 667 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV1 3RE area, explore the WV1 3RE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV1 3RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Cleveland Road with total crimes: 4
  • A454 with total crimes: 4

WV1 3RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2976.4531.82%
Public order543.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.500.00%
Shoplifting46.00-66.67%
Other theft26.00100.00%
Possession of weapons23.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.000.00%
Burglary13.00-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.50-90.00%
Drugs11.50-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2295.94-12.00%
Shoplifting1232.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour1017.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.99-33.33%
Burglary46.000.00%
Public order36.00-25.00%
Possession of weapons34.500.00%
Drugs24.500.00%
Vehicle crime23.00-60.00%
Other crime13.000.00%
Other theft11.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2592.94108.33%
Shoplifting937.48350.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.49500.00%
Vehicle crime58.99-16.67%
Burglary47.500.00%
Public order46.00300.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.000.00%
Drugs23.00100.00%
Robbery23.00100.00%
Other theft23.000.00%
Other crime13.00-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1244.97-45.45%
Vehicle crime617.9920.00%
Other crime28.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.000.00%
Other theft23.000.00%
Shoplifting23.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.00-50.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Robbery11.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2262.9669.23%
Burglary732.98600.00%
Vehicle crime510.4966.67%
Other theft27.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.000.00%
Shoplifting13.00-83.33%
Public order11.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1347.978.33%
Shoplifting619.4920.00%
Other theft48.99100.00%
Vehicle crime36.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.50-33.33%
Drugs13.000.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Public order11.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1247.97-25.00%
Shoplifting517.9925.00%
Vehicle crime47.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.000.00%
Public order24.50-66.67%
Other theft23.000.00%
Burglary13.00-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Other crime11.50-66.67%
Drugs11.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1668.956.67%
Public order623.9850.00%
Burglary48.99300.00%
Vehicle crime46.00-66.67%
Shoplifting46.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.00-20.00%
Other crime36.00200.00%
Possession of weapons24.500.00%
Other theft23.000.00%
Robbery13.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1571.95-37.50%
Vehicle crime1222.49140.00%
Criminal damage and arson517.990.00%
Public order47.50-33.33%
Shoplifting46.0033.33%
Other theft26.000.00%
Possession of weapons23.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.00-75.00%
Burglary11.50-75.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Drugs11.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2482.4571.43%
Public order635.98100.00%
Vehicle crime58.99-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson57.5066.67%
Burglary47.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.000.00%
Shoplifting36.00-57.14%
Drugs24.500.00%
Other theft23.000.00%

In October 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 offences1456.960.00%
Shoplifting720.990.00%
Vehicle crime610.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.990.00%
Public order34.500.00%
Robbery24.500.00%
Burglary23.000.00%
Other crime13.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202422
June 202425
May 202412
April 202422
March 202413
February 202412
January 202416
December 202315
November 202324
October 202314

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 202410
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202412
June 20249
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 202312
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cleveland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. A454
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. East Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Gower Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 6. Maxwell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Granville Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Gordon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Mills Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Commercial Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sharrocks Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. St James Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Mary Ann Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. York Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walsall Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Lower Walsall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parkyn Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Granville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Bowdler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Forge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1