BIRCH STREET, WV1 4JA, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 79.05 per 1,000 population. This WV1 4JA 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 4JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 4JA, encompassing approximately 1657 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 79.05 | 30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 23.53 | 117.65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 22.33 | -26.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 10.26 | 125.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 5.43 | -12.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 4.22 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.81 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.81 | -75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.81 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.81 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.21 | 100.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 71.81 | -31.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 18.10 | 76.92% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 13.88 | -22.73% |
| Burglary | 12 | 10.26 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 7.24 | -27.27% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.83 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.62 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.41 | -55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.41 | -55.56% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.41 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.81 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.81 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.60 | -80.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 85.69 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 26.55 | 69.23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 13.28 | -27.78% |
| Other theft | 11 | 7.84 | -8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 6.64 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 5.43 | -30.77% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 5.43 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 6 | 5.43 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 3.62 | 150.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 3.02 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.02 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.41 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.81 | -33.33% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 79.05 | 15.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 26.55 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 10.86 | 85.71% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 7.84 | -27.78% |
| Other theft | 12 | 7.84 | 9.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 7.24 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.22 | -14.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.62 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.81 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.81 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.21 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.21 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 79.65 | 52.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 22.93 | 118.18% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 14.48 | 63.64% |
| Other theft | 11 | 10.86 | 83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 6.64 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.83 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.22 | -22.22% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 4.22 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.02 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.81 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.81 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.21 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In February 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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 56.12 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 15.09 | 120.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 6.64 | -42.11% |
| Public order | 9 | 6.64 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.43 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.22 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.62 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.02 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.02 | -16.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.02 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.41 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 2.41 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 60.95 | -36.36% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 21.12 | 171.43% |
| Burglary | 8 | 11.47 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.83 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.83 | -60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.62 | -44.44% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.02 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.02 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.81 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.81 | -57.14% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.81 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.21 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.21 | -85.71% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 83.27 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 20 | 33.19 | 42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 12.07 | 15.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 9.05 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 5.43 | -36.36% |
| Robbery | 7 | 4.22 | 133.33% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.22 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.22 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.41 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.81 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.21 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.21 | -80.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 77.24 | -31.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 19.91 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 10.86 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 8.45 | 44.44% |
| Other theft | 11 | 7.84 | 37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 6.64 | -31.25% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 6.64 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.02 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.02 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.41 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.41 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.81 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.81 | -83.33% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 95.34 | 2.13% |
| Public order | 21 | 28.97 | 5.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 12.67 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 9.66 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 9.05 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 6.03 | 80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 5.43 | 350.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 5.43 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.83 | -64.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.62 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.62 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.41 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.21 | -83.33% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 90.52 | 14.63% |
| Public order | 20 | 28.36 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 17 | 12.07 | 750.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 10.26 | -55.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 9.66 | 9.09% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 7.24 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 6 | 4.83 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.62 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.02 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.41 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.41 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.41 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.81 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.21 | -33.33% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 92.33 | 2.50% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 24.74 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 21.72 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 9.66 | -26.67% |
| Other theft | 10 | 6.64 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 6.03 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.22 | -14.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 3.62 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.62 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.62 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.41 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.81 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.81 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.21 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 85.69 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 24.14 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 14.48 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 9.66 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 9.05 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 6.03 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 4.22 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.62 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 3.02 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.02 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 247 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 37 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
| August 2023 | 36 |
| July 2023 | 24 |
A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 519 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 39 |
| June 2024 | 30 |
| May 2024 | 44 |
| April 2024 | 44 |
| March 2024 | 38 |
| February 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 55 |
| November 2023 | 33 |
| October 2023 | 48 |
| September 2023 | 47 |
| August 2023 | 41 |
| July 2023 | 40 |
A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 4JA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 47 |
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |