DIXON STREET, WV2 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2BJ

DIXON STREET, WV2 2BJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.73 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2BJ, encompassing approximately 3751 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WV2 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Whittaker Street with total crimes: 3
  • St Martin'S Close with total crimes: 2

DIXON STREET, WV2 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.7326.67%
Other theft35.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.067.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.00600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.870.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.13-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.73100.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.93-9.09%
Vehicle crime55.33400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.33100.00%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Robbery30.80200.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.8646.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.8766.67%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.0050.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2615.38%
Vehicle crime54.00150.00%
Other theft41.33300.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.07-35.00%
Vehicle crime23.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-50.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.800.00%
Other theft54.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.260.00%
Public order44.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202415
June 202414
May 202420
April 202422
March 202415
February 202415
January 202413
December 202320
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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