WATERLOO ROAD, WV1 4QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 4QU

WATERLOO ROAD, WV1 4QU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.79 per 1,000 population. This WV1 4QU 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 4QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 4QU, encompassing approximately 3946 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

WV1 4QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Oxley Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Rugby Street with total crimes: 7

WATERLOO ROAD, WV1 4QU 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 offences2821.79-22.22%
Burglary107.09233.33%
Vehicle crime82.5360.00%
Other theft72.03133.33%
Public order61.77100.00%
Robbery61.52500.00%
Shoplifting51.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-28.57%
Other crime41.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.0444.00%
Shoplifting159.1236.36%
Anti-social behaviour73.80-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.7720.00%
Vehicle crime51.52-44.44%
Other theft31.27-25.00%
Public order30.76-25.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Burglary30.76-50.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.27-45.65%
Shoplifting116.33175.00%
Vehicle crime92.79125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2833.33%
Burglary62.030.00%
Theft from the person51.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2766.67%
Other theft41.27-50.00%
Public order41.01-20.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4621.0331.43%
Other theft811.66-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.03100.00%
Public order51.5225.00%
Shoplifting41.2733.33%
Vehicle crime41.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-50.00%
Theft from the person20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.2634.62%
Other theft98.87800.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.28100.00%
Vehicle crime61.52-14.29%
Public order41.52-20.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-84.21%
Burglary30.7650.00%
Robbery30.7650.00%
Drugs20.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.7636.84%
Anti-social behaviour196.59171.43%
Vehicle crime74.8116.67%
Public order51.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-40.00%
Theft from the person30.760.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Shoplifting30.76200.00%
Robbery20.76100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.70-42.42%
Other theft74.81133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.77600.00%
Vehicle crime61.770.00%
Public order61.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.520.00%
Theft from the person31.270.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.25-87.50%
Drugs10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.7543.48%
Shoplifting88.3633.33%
Public order82.030.00%
Vehicle crime62.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5225.00%
Possession of weapons41.27300.00%
Other theft31.01-25.00%
Burglary30.76-25.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.98-30.30%
Vehicle crime85.830.00%
Public order82.03-11.11%
Shoplifting62.03-33.33%
Other theft41.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-55.56%
Burglary41.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Bicycle theft20.76-50.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.826.45%
Criminal damage and arson98.36350.00%
Shoplifting92.280.00%
Public order92.280.00%
Vehicle crime82.28-20.00%
Burglary62.03500.00%
Bicycle theft41.52-33.33%
Other theft41.01100.00%
Other crime41.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.51-33.33%
Robbery20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In October 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 offences3120.520.00%
Vehicle crime107.850.00%
Shoplifting92.530.00%
Public order92.280.00%
Bicycle theft62.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.520.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202436
June 202425
May 202446
April 202435
March 202426
February 202419
January 202433
December 202323
November 202333
October 202331

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202415
June 202411
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 202419
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20243
June 20246
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Vehicle crime3
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Boscobel Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bright Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Drummond Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mostyn Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Red Hill Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    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. Stafford Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Paget Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Deanery Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Jack Hayward Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Fawdry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Harrow Street
    Total1
    Other crime1