SHARROCKS STREET, WV1 3RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 3RW

SHARROCKS STREET, WV1 3RW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.40 per 1,000 population. This WV1 3RW 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 3RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 3RW, encompassing approximately 835 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

WV1 3RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 14
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 13
  • Gower Street with total crimes: 7

SHARROCKS STREET, WV1 3RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2587.40-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour1129.93266.67%
Public order713.1740.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.3820.00%
Vehicle crime57.1866.67%
Shoplifting55.9966.67%
Possession of weapons45.990.00%
Burglary44.7933.33%
Other theft24.790.00%
Bicycle theft12.390.00%
Robbery11.20-66.67%
Drugs11.20-50.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2668.2585.71%
Public order531.13150.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.99400.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.99200.00%
Robbery33.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.59-40.00%
Burglary33.590.00%
Shoplifting33.5950.00%
Other theft23.59-50.00%
Drugs22.39100.00%
Bicycle theft12.390.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1441.91-39.13%
Vehicle crime516.76-16.67%
Other theft45.99100.00%
Robbery44.790.00%
Public order24.790.00%
Shoplifting22.39100.00%
Other crime12.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2352.6853.33%
Vehicle crime627.5450.00%
Burglary67.18500.00%
Public order27.18100.00%
Other theft22.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.39100.00%
Drugs12.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-50.00%
Shoplifting11.20-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1543.1015.38%
Other theft417.96100.00%
Vehicle crime44.790.00%
Shoplifting44.79100.00%
Possession of weapons34.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.390.00%
Drugs11.20-75.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Public order11.20-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1346.70-18.75%
Public order615.570.00%
Drugs47.180.00%
Vehicle crime44.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.7950.00%
Robbery23.59100.00%
Other theft22.39-33.33%
Shoplifting22.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.390.00%
Burglary11.20-80.00%
Other crime11.20-66.67%

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 offences1656.276.67%
Public order619.16100.00%
Burglary57.18400.00%
Other theft35.990.00%
Other crime33.59200.00%
Vehicle crime33.59-72.73%
Shoplifting33.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.59-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour23.59100.00%
Possession of weapons22.39100.00%
Robbery12.39-50.00%

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 offences1556.27-34.78%
Vehicle crime1117.96120.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.1775.00%
Other theft38.380.00%
Public order33.59-40.00%
Robbery23.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.39-50.00%
Burglary11.20-66.67%
Other crime11.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Shoplifting11.200.00%
Drugs11.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2358.6727.78%
Public order527.5425.00%
Vehicle crime55.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.990.00%
Other theft34.790.00%
Burglary33.5950.00%
Drugs23.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Robbery12.39-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1852.68-18.18%
Vehicle crime521.55-64.29%
Shoplifting55.9966.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.990.00%
Public order44.79-20.00%
Robbery44.79100.00%
Burglary24.79-50.00%
Drugs12.390.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2277.8346.67%
Vehicle crime1426.3475.00%
Public order516.76150.00%
Bicycle theft45.99300.00%
Burglary44.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.7933.33%
Shoplifting34.79200.00%
Other theft23.590.00%
Robbery22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Possession of weapons12.390.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1546.70-6.25%
Vehicle crime817.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson39.58-40.00%
Other theft23.59-33.33%
Theft from the person22.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Public order22.39-66.67%
Burglary22.390.00%
Bicycle theft12.390.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Shoplifting11.200.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences1653.880.00%
Public order619.160.00%
Vehicle crime67.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.180.00%
Other theft35.990.00%
Robbery23.590.00%
Burglary22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Theft from the person12.390.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

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

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

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20235
October 20235
September 202314
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202426
May 202414
April 202423
March 202415
February 202413
January 202416
December 202315
November 202323
October 202318
September 202322
August 202315
July 202316

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 3RW 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Gower Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Warwick Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. A454
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Gough Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Granville Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sharrocks Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cleveland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Chillington Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maxwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Gordon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Dartmouth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Union Mill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Powlett Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Mary Ann Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. York Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Adelaide Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mike Swain Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1