WV1 4AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 4AP

WV1 4AP, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.55 per 1,000 population. This WV1 4AP 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 4AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 4AP, encompassing approximately 3636 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

WV1 4AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Oxley Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Rugby Street with total crimes: 7

WV1 4AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.55-30.00%
Burglary107.70233.33%
Other theft102.75233.33%
Vehicle crime82.7560.00%
Robbery52.200.00%
Public order51.3825.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.38-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.0012.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.4814.29%
Vehicle crime52.20-16.67%
Public order41.3833.33%
Other theft31.100.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Burglary30.83-50.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.15-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour85.5060.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.20133.33%
Burglary61.930.00%
Vehicle crime61.6550.00%
Theft from the person61.65200.00%
Shoplifting31.65200.00%
Public order30.83-25.00%
Other theft30.83-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.5327.27%
Anti-social behaviour511.5566.67%
Other theft51.38-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.38-50.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.8826.92%
Vehicle crime89.080.00%
Other theft62.20200.00%
Public order41.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-75.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Robbery20.550.00%
Drugs10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.3536.84%
Anti-social behaviour127.15300.00%
Vehicle crime83.3014.29%
Public order62.200.00%
Theft from the person31.6550.00%
Bicycle theft30.830.00%
Drugs30.83200.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Shoplifting30.83200.00%
Robbery20.83-33.33%
Other theft20.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.58-32.14%
Vehicle crime75.2316.67%
Public order61.93-25.00%
Other theft51.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.38150.00%
Robbery31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8350.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.28-85.71%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.8827.27%
Public order87.70-11.11%
Shoplifting72.20133.33%
Vehicle crime61.930.00%
Possession of weapons61.65200.00%
Burglary41.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Other theft10.55-85.71%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.43-29.03%
Public order96.05-10.00%
Other theft72.48600.00%
Vehicle crime61.93-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.65-16.67%
Burglary41.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Shoplifting30.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.450.00%
Vehicle crime108.530.00%
Public order102.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.750.00%
Shoplifting61.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Robbery30.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20243
June 20246
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202440
June 202420
May 202442
April 202433
March 202426
February 202419
January 202428
December 202322
November 202331

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 202412
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 4AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Oxley Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Rugby Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Leicester Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bright Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Drummond Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mostyn Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kingsland Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Oxley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Staveley Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Francis Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Lydian Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Road East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bath Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Paget Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Deanery Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Jack Hayward Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Fawdry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Harrow Street
    Total1
    Other crime1