WV2 2AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2AB

WV2 2AB, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.33 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV2 postcode area, which has experienced 252 crimes and a crime rate of 12.64 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV2 2AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2AB, encompassing approximately 2955 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

WV2 2AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 13
  • Rolling Mills Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Gower Street with total crimes: 7

WV2 2AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.33-16.00%
Shoplifting147.1016.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.74800.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.35-42.86%
Burglary41.35-42.86%
Public order31.3550.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.0038.89%
Shoplifting128.46300.00%
Vehicle crime74.060.00%
Burglary72.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.370.00%
Drugs31.69200.00%
Robbery21.01100.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.86-28.00%
Vehicle crime76.09-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.370.00%
Shoplifting31.0150.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.2519.05%
Vehicle crime88.46100.00%
Burglary62.71500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-25.00%
Shoplifting21.01-83.33%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.5975.00%
Shoplifting127.10-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.0633.33%
Other theft41.35100.00%
Vehicle crime41.35-42.86%
Public order21.350.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.24-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences124.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime74.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.37200.00%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Public order20.68-66.67%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.9920.00%
Shoplifting156.0925.00%
Vehicle crime75.07-46.15%
Public order62.370.00%
Burglary62.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0325.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.28-53.12%
Vehicle crime135.07160.00%
Shoplifting124.40-20.00%
Public order64.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03-20.00%
Burglary21.35-71.43%
Drugs20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3227.0688.24%
Shoplifting1510.83-48.28%
Burglary75.07250.00%
Public order62.37500.00%
Vehicle crime52.03-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6925.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2922.3331.82%
Violence and sexual offences179.81-19.05%
Vehicle crime75.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Burglary20.68-60.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2223.34-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences217.44-16.00%
Vehicle crime77.10-46.15%
Burglary52.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Public order41.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3030.1176.47%
Violence and sexual offences2510.1531.58%
Vehicle crime138.46225.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.40-33.33%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Public order20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.270.00%
Shoplifting176.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.750.00%
Vehicle crime42.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 202313
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237
August 202313
July 20234

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202425
May 202418
April 202425
March 202421
February 202412
January 202418
December 202315
November 202332
October 202317
September 202321
August 202325
July 202319

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 197 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202412
May 20243
April 20242
March 202412
February 202414
January 202415
December 202312
November 202315
October 202329
September 202322
August 202330
July 202317

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV2 2AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Rolling Mills Drive
    Total7
    Shoplifting7
  • 3. Gower Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Warwick Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Sharrocks Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cleveland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Furnace Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chillington Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maxwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Gordon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Dartmouth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ring Road St Georges
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Powlett Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. York Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Adelaide Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mike Swain Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Jeffs Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mills Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1