LEVER STREET, WV2 1EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 1EZ

LEVER STREET, WV2 1EZ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.03 per 1,000 population. This WV2 1EZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV2 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.05 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV2 1EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 1EZ, encompassing approximately 2320 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV2 1EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Gower Street with total crimes: 7
  • George Street with total crimes: 6

LEVER STREET, WV2 1EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.03-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour89.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.450.00%
Burglary73.45-30.00%
Public order53.02400.00%
Vehicle crime52.16-16.67%
Shoplifting52.16-54.55%
Other theft42.16100.00%
Possession of weapons41.72300.00%
Bicycle theft21.720.00%
Other crime10.86-50.00%
Drugs10.43-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2934.9131.82%
Shoplifting1112.5057.14%
Burglary104.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.310.00%
Vehicle crime63.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.59-20.00%
Drugs41.720.00%
Other crime21.720.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Public order10.860.00%
Robbery10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.43-8.33%
Vehicle crime129.4820.00%
Shoplifting75.17-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour53.0266.67%
Burglary42.1633.33%
Other theft31.72-25.00%
Robbery31.2950.00%
Possession of weapons21.29100.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2430.6033.33%
Shoplifting1110.34-8.33%
Vehicle crime104.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.31-16.67%
Other theft42.16-50.00%
Theft from the person41.720.00%
Burglary31.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-40.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Robbery20.86100.00%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.1738.46%
Shoplifting127.76-36.84%
Vehicle crime105.17-44.44%
Other theft84.31700.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.45500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.59-16.67%
Theft from the person42.16300.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.43-80.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1931.03-13.64%
Vehicle crime188.19125.00%
Violence and sexual offences137.76-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour65.60200.00%
Drugs52.59150.00%
Public order32.16-50.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-83.33%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2231.46120.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.48-5.88%
Vehicle crime86.90-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson63.4550.00%
Public order62.59-40.00%
Other theft32.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29100.00%
Robbery20.86100.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1728.88-46.88%
Vehicle crime177.33466.67%
Public order107.3325.00%
Shoplifting104.31-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson44.31-42.86%
Burglary31.72-66.67%
Other theft21.290.00%
Drugs20.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-80.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3237.0760.00%
Shoplifting1313.79-56.67%
Burglary95.60350.00%
Public order83.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.45133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.0225.00%
Bicycle theft32.16200.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.29-66.67%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3033.193.45%
Violence and sexual offences2012.930.00%
Vehicle crime98.62-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour43.88-33.33%
Other crime31.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-40.00%
Burglary21.29-50.00%
Public order20.86-71.43%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2941.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences2012.500.00%
Vehicle crime178.620.00%
Public order77.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.590.00%
Burglary42.160.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202429
May 202422
April 202424
March 202418
February 202413
January 202416
December 202317
November 202332
October 202320
September 202320

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 202410
February 202418
January 20248
December 202317
November 20233
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202411
May 20247
April 202411
March 202412
February 202419
January 202422
December 202310
November 202313
October 202330
September 202329

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Gower Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. George Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Granville Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Howard Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Birmingham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bloomsbury Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St John'S Square
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cleveland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Maxwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Gordon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Dartmouth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Temple Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Old Hall Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Convent Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Ring Road St Georges
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Powlett Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Adelaide Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mike Swain Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Derry Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Jeffs Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1