WV2 2BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2BD

WV2 2BD, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.93 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2BD 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 2BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2BD, encompassing approximately 4541 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

WV2 2BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hailes Park Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lawn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

WV2 2BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.9329.41%
Other theft54.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-62.50%
Public order20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.03-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour83.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7633.33%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
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 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.16-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-80.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.35-16.67%
Vehicle crime55.50400.00%
Other theft51.1066.67%
Robbery41.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.9166.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.6133.33%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.39-21.74%
Public order33.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Other theft20.66-60.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.8176.92%
Other theft55.06150.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6650.00%
Robbery20.66-33.33%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.39-27.78%
Robbery32.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.6650.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.05-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson33.960.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.370.00%
Other theft54.180.00%
Vehicle crime41.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.37-45.71%
Public order44.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime30.6650.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.550.00%
Other theft67.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.320.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202417
June 202419
May 202425
April 202430
March 202418
February 202423
January 202413
December 202318
November 202319
October 202319
September 202335

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
September 20236

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hailes Park Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lawn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Whittaker Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pond Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. St Martin'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Barnard Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parkfield Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carshalton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rowan Tree Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Silver Birch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Joan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parkfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Legge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tavern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rooker Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trentham Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cheviot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Malvern Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. A4039
    Total1
    Other theft1