YORK STREET, WV1 3RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 3RJ

YORK STREET, WV1 3RJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.64 per 1,000 population. This WV1 3RJ 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 3RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 3RJ, encompassing approximately 955 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WV1 3RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 19
  • Wolverhampton with total crimes: 9
  • Cleveland Road with total crimes: 4

YORK STREET, WV1 3RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2759.6435.00%
Drugs428.25300.00%
Other theft44.19300.00%
Possession of weapons44.19100.00%
Public order44.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime44.19-42.86%
Robbery34.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.14-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson22.09-60.00%
Bicycle theft12.090.00%
Shoplifting11.05-66.67%
Burglary11.05-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2061.7317.65%
Public order820.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.37250.00%
Vehicle crime77.32-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson57.32-37.50%
Burglary35.23-57.14%
Shoplifting33.1450.00%
Possession of weapons23.140.00%
Bicycle theft12.090.00%
Other theft11.05-50.00%
Robbery11.05-50.00%
Drugs11.05-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1761.736.25%
Vehicle crime1117.7957.14%
Criminal damage and arson811.51300.00%
Burglary78.370.00%
Public order47.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.19-60.00%
Other theft22.09-33.33%
Robbery22.09-60.00%
Shoplifting22.09-80.00%
Drugs22.090.00%
Bicycle theft12.090.00%
Other crime11.05-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1655.45-20.00%
Shoplifting1016.740.00%
Vehicle crime710.4616.67%
Robbery57.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.230.00%
Other theft35.2350.00%
Other crime23.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Drugs22.09-50.00%
Public order12.09-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2049.18122.22%
Burglary920.93200.00%
Vehicle crime69.420.00%
Drugs46.28100.00%
Public order44.190.00%
Other theft24.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences934.53-10.00%
Vehicle crime69.42-45.45%
Other theft66.28500.00%
Possession of weapons36.280.00%
Burglary33.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.14100.00%
Drugs22.09-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1146.04450.00%
Violence and sexual offences1011.51-9.09%
Public order610.460.00%
Drugs56.28400.00%
Burglary35.230.00%
Robbery23.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Bicycle theft12.090.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other theft11.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1135.57-26.67%
Public order611.510.00%
Burglary36.28-70.00%
Possession of weapons33.14200.00%
Other crime33.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.14100.00%
Other theft22.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.09-80.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Robbery11.05-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1551.27-16.67%
Vehicle crime1015.6966.67%
Burglary1010.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.46500.00%
Other theft36.280.00%
Robbery23.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1843.940.00%
Vehicle crime618.830.00%
Burglary46.280.00%
Other theft34.190.00%
Bicycle theft33.140.00%
Drugs33.140.00%
Public order23.140.00%
Robbery12.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202420
June 202417
May 202416
April 202420
March 20249
February 202410
January 202411
December 202315
November 202318

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
February 20246
January 20246
November 20232

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 202411
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 202411
January 20242
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
February 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 202310
November 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 3RJ 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. Wolverhampton
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Gordon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Commercial Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sharrocks Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bailey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St James Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Mary Ann Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. York Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Walsall Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Corser Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lower Walsall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Granville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1