WHARF STREET, WV1 3RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 3RL

WHARF STREET, WV1 3RL, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.75 per 1,000 population. This WV1 3RL 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 3RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 3RL, encompassing approximately 931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

WV1 3RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 14
  • Wolverhampton with total crimes: 11
  • Warwick Street with total crimes: 6

WHARF STREET, WV1 3RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2369.759.52%
Public order924.68125.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.66250.00%
Vehicle crime77.51-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson67.51-25.00%
Shoplifting36.440.00%
Burglary23.22-50.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Possession of weapons22.150.00%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%
Robbery11.07-66.67%
Drugs11.07-50.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2166.5323.53%
Vehicle crime1122.5337.50%
Criminal damage and arson811.80300.00%
Burglary48.580.00%
Public order44.29300.00%
Robbery34.29-40.00%
Shoplifting33.22-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.22-60.00%
Other theft22.15-33.33%
Drugs22.150.00%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%
Other crime11.07-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1759.02-19.05%
Shoplifting1018.240.00%
Vehicle crime810.7333.33%
Robbery58.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.370.00%
Other theft35.3750.00%
Other crime23.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Drugs22.15-50.00%
Public order12.15-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2150.4390.91%
Burglary722.53600.00%
Vehicle crime67.510.00%
Drugs46.44100.00%
Public order44.290.00%
Other theft24.29-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson22.15100.00%
Possession of weapons12.15-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1137.5610.00%
Other theft711.80600.00%
Vehicle crime67.51-45.45%
Possession of weapons46.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2950.00%
Drugs23.22-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

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 crime1143.99266.67%
Violence and sexual offences1011.80-9.09%
Public order610.730.00%
Drugs56.44400.00%
Robbery25.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Burglary11.07-50.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%

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 offences1136.48-26.67%
Public order611.80500.00%
Possession of weapons36.44200.00%
Vehicle crime33.22-72.73%
Other crime33.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.22100.00%
Other theft22.15-33.33%
Burglary22.15100.00%
Drugs12.150.00%
Robbery11.07-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1546.14-28.57%
Vehicle crime1116.1083.33%
Criminal damage and arson611.80200.00%
Other theft36.44-25.00%
Robbery23.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.15-66.67%
Burglary11.07-75.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Drugs11.07-66.67%
Public order11.07-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2155.8010.53%
Vehicle crime622.530.00%
Public order56.4425.00%
Other theft45.37300.00%
Burglary44.290.00%
Bicycle theft34.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Drugs33.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.22-33.33%
Robbery12.15-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1945.07-13.64%
Vehicle crime620.39-60.00%
Robbery56.44150.00%
Public order45.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.290.00%
Drugs13.22-50.00%
Other theft11.07-66.67%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2271.8937.50%
Vehicle crime1523.61200.00%
Bicycle theft516.1066.67%
Public order55.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.370.00%
Burglary44.290.00%
Other theft34.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.22-40.00%
Robbery23.220.00%
Drugs22.150.00%
Possession of weapons12.150.00%
Shoplifting11.07-50.00%

In August 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 offences1643.996.67%
Criminal damage and arson517.1725.00%
Vehicle crime55.37-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour45.3733.33%
Bicycle theft34.29200.00%
Other theft23.22-50.00%
Shoplifting22.15100.00%
Public order22.15-71.43%
Theft from the person12.150.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1551.500.00%
Public order716.100.00%
Vehicle crime77.510.00%
Other theft47.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.290.00%
Robbery23.220.00%
Burglary22.150.00%
Theft from the person12.150.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20234
July 20232

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202421
May 202417
April 202421
March 202411
February 202410
January 202411
December 202315
November 202321
October 202319
September 202322
August 202316
July 202315

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20235
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 202411
January 20243
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236
September 202315
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 202410
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Union Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Wolverhampton
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Warwick Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. A454
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Gough Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Granville Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sharrocks Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bailey Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cleveland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Gordon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Dartmouth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Union Mill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Old Hall Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Ring Road St Georges
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Powlett Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Mary Ann Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. York Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Adelaide Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mike Swain Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1