WV2 1BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 1BH

WV2 1BH, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.29 per 1,000 population. This WV2 1BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV2 postcode area, which has experienced 220 crimes and a crime rate of 11.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV2 1BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 1BH, encompassing approximately 1840 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)

WV2 1BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 19
  • Police Station with total crimes: 19
  • Market Street with total crimes: 10

WV2 1BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4866.296.67%
Drugs1626.08128.57%
Public order138.69-13.33%
Shoplifting127.06-40.00%
Other theft76.520.00%
Vehicle crime63.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.26-40.00%
Possession of weapons43.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.17-73.33%
Robbery32.1750.00%
Bicycle theft11.63-75.00%
Burglary10.54-83.33%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4578.79-15.09%
Shoplifting2024.45-16.67%
Public order1510.8715.38%
Anti-social behaviour158.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson108.1542.86%
Other theft75.4340.00%
Drugs73.8075.00%
Possession of weapons63.80500.00%
Vehicle crime63.2620.00%
Burglary63.260.00%
Bicycle theft43.2633.33%
Robbery22.17-33.33%
Other crime21.09-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5374.9982.76%
Shoplifting2428.80140.00%
Public order1313.04550.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.0680.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.89250.00%
Burglary63.80200.00%
Other theft53.26-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.72-50.00%
Other crime42.72100.00%
Drugs42.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft32.1750.00%
Robbery31.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.63-66.67%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2947.82-36.96%
Vehicle crime1015.7611.11%
Shoplifting105.4325.00%
Drugs85.4333.33%
Other theft64.350.00%
Robbery63.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.26-16.67%
Possession of weapons32.72200.00%
Public order21.63-84.62%
Bicycle theft21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-75.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Burglary21.09-66.67%
Theft from the person11.09-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4664.124.55%
Public order1325.00225.00%
Vehicle crime97.06-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.89-11.11%
Shoplifting84.35-55.56%
Drugs64.35-14.29%
Other theft63.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.26-45.45%
Burglary63.26200.00%
Theft from the person53.260.00%
Robbery32.72200.00%
Bicycle theft11.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4468.4733.33%
Shoplifting1823.91-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour119.7810.00%
Vehicle crime105.9811.11%
Criminal damage and arson95.43125.00%
Other theft94.89350.00%
Drugs74.89-30.00%
Possession of weapons53.800.00%
Theft from the person52.72400.00%
Public order42.72-66.67%
Burglary22.170.00%
Other crime11.09-50.00%
Robbery10.54-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3363.03-5.71%
Shoplifting2117.93-27.59%
Public order1211.41-7.69%
Drugs106.52150.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.4366.67%
Vehicle crime95.43125.00%
Possession of weapons54.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.72-42.86%
Robbery32.1750.00%
Bicycle theft21.63100.00%
Other crime21.09-50.00%
Other theft21.09-66.67%
Burglary21.09-60.00%
Theft from the person11.09-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3566.29-10.26%
Shoplifting2919.0226.09%
Public order1315.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.06-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.800.00%
Other theft63.26-14.29%
Burglary53.2666.67%
Theft from the person42.72100.00%
Drugs42.17-20.00%
Other crime42.1733.33%
Vehicle crime42.17-69.23%
Robbery22.170.00%
Possession of weapons21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3968.47-17.02%
Shoplifting2321.199.52%
Vehicle crime1312.5062.50%
Public order137.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.060.00%
Other theft74.8940.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.80-25.00%
Drugs53.26-37.50%
Burglary32.72-40.00%
Other crime31.630.00%
Robbery21.630.00%
Theft from the person21.09100.00%
Possession of weapons11.09-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4772.8220.51%
Shoplifting2125.54-40.00%
Public order1311.4130.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.06125.00%
Vehicle crime84.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.350.00%
Drugs84.3533.33%
Other theft54.350.00%
Burglary52.72150.00%
Bicycle theft42.720.00%
Possession of weapons32.1750.00%
Robbery21.63-71.43%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3970.100.00%
Shoplifting3521.190.00%
Public order1019.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.430.00%
Vehicle crime84.350.00%
Robbery74.350.00%
Drugs63.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.260.00%
Bicycle theft42.170.00%
Other crime32.170.00%
Possession of weapons21.630.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 202410
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202415
June 202413
May 20242
April 202413
March 20244
February 202412
January 202413
December 202313
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 20244
December 202313
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
July 202445
June 202453
May 202429
April 202446
March 202444
February 202433
January 202435
December 202339
November 202347
October 202339

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202415
June 20249
May 20245
April 20246
March 202411
February 202410
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 20247
May 20242
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 221 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202420
June 202424
May 202410
April 20248
March 202418
February 202421
January 202429
December 202323
November 202321
October 202335

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV2 1BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Union Street
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Drugs6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Market Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Howard Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tower Street
    Total4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 8. George Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cleveland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 10. A454
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. East Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Gower Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 13. Maxwell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Granville Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 15. Temple Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gordon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. St John'S Square
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Commercial Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sharrocks Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. St James Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Castle Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Mary Ann Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. York Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Walsall Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Granville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Raby Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Public order1