WV2 1JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 1JG

WV2 1JG, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population. This WV2 1JG 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 1JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 1JG, encompassing approximately 4596 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WV2 1JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lilleshall Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Dixon Street with total crimes: 4
  • Rowan Tree Drive with total crimes: 3

WV2 1JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.0111.11%
Anti-social behaviour84.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7425.00%
Vehicle crime31.09-25.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.31-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.9233.33%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.570.00%
Vehicle crime45.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-25.00%
Other theft30.6550.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.3513.64%
Criminal damage and arson45.4433.33%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.2729.41%
Public order34.7950.00%
Other theft30.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65200.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.8330.77%
Vehicle crime63.7050.00%
Other theft41.31100.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.31-38.10%
Vehicle crime42.83100.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.5733.33%
Vehicle crime20.87-33.33%
Public order20.44100.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.8340.00%
Other theft44.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.40-42.31%
Public order43.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.660.00%
Other theft51.090.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202418
May 202425
April 202425
March 202422
February 202417
January 202413
December 202321
November 202321
October 202315
September 202326

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lilleshall Crescent
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Dixon Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Rowan Tree Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parkfield Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lawn Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Whittaker Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Furnace Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Samuel Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Beech Tree Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Silver Birch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Waterside Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Thompson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Cable Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Mills Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Carshalton Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bradley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Tolworth Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Pond Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Pond Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Rooker Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Myatt Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wheatley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Trentham Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kent Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1