DEVON ROAD, WV1 4BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 4BE

DEVON ROAD, WV1 4BE, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.33 per 1,000 population. This WV1 4BE 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 4BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 4BE, encompassing approximately 3206 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV1 4BE area, explore the WV1 4BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WV1 4BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Mostyn Street with total crimes: 6
  • Kingsland Road with total crimes: 6

DEVON ROAD, WV1 4BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.3370.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.6014.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.49-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.490.00%
Drugs42.18100.00%
Public order41.25100.00%
Possession of weapons31.250.00%
Bicycle theft30.940.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Burglary20.94-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.24150.00%
Vehicle crime73.1240.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1875.00%
Burglary42.180.00%
Other theft31.25-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.94-25.00%
Theft from the person30.94200.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.7714.29%
Other theft812.4714.29%
Vehicle crime52.49-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.25-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.250.00%
Robbery31.2550.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Other crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.8916.67%
Vehicle crime710.92-36.36%
Other theft72.1875.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.18133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.18-70.00%
Public order30.94-57.14%
Burglary20.94-33.33%
Robbery20.62-60.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.2642.86%
Vehicle crime119.3637.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.430.00%
Public order73.12600.00%
Robbery52.1825.00%
Other theft41.56-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.250.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.35-46.15%
Vehicle crime86.5533.33%
Other theft52.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.560.00%
Robbery41.25300.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.4534.48%
Possession of weapons712.16250.00%
Vehicle crime62.18-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.87-60.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Burglary20.94-50.00%
Other theft20.62-60.00%
Drugs20.62-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.83-3.33%
Criminal damage and arson109.0411.11%
Vehicle crime73.12-22.22%
Other theft52.18150.00%
Burglary41.5633.33%
Drugs41.25300.00%
Public order31.25-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.3936.36%
Vehicle crime99.3612.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.81200.00%
Public order72.8140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.250.00%
Burglary30.9450.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Robbery20.62-33.33%
Other theft20.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-80.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.89-26.67%
Vehicle crime86.8660.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4950.00%
Other crime51.87150.00%
Public order51.560.00%
Bicycle theft41.56300.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Possession of weapons31.25200.00%
Robbery30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-50.00%
Burglary20.94-50.00%
Drugs10.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.21-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson69.36-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.8725.00%
Public order51.5625.00%
Burglary41.56-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.250.00%
Other theft41.25-33.33%
Robbery31.25200.00%
Drugs30.94-25.00%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.52-25.58%
Criminal damage and arson79.9816.67%
Other theft62.18200.00%
Burglary51.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Public order41.25-33.33%
Drugs41.25300.00%
Possession of weapons11.25-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4324.010.00%
Public order613.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.870.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238
September 20235
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202420
May 202440
April 202435
March 202430
February 202421
January 202439
December 202329
November 202330
October 202322
September 202330
August 202332
July 202343

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20239
October 20233
September 20236
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243
March 202410
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Mostyn Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Kingsland Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Drummond Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Bright Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bargate Drive
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leicester Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Walpole Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lydian Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bath Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Rugby Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Fawdry Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Brockhurst Drive
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gloucester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 15. New Hampton Road East
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Staveley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Harrow Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Evans Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Park Road East
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Sherwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bitterne Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sweetman Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Northam Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dunstall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1