WV2 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2BU

WV2 2BU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2BU, encompassing approximately 1574 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV2 2BU area, explore the WV2 2BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WV2 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dixon Street with total crimes: 3
  • Briar Wood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

WV2 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.990.00%
Public order33.81200.00%
Burglary11.91-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.8816.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.45-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson33.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9150.00%
Burglary31.9150.00%
Theft from the person11.910.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.0683.33%
Shoplifting66.99500.00%
Vehicle crime33.8150.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.4450.00%
Robbery53.810.00%
Burglary23.18-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-80.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary713.34133.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.45150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.180.00%
Vehicle crime22.54-33.33%
Drugs11.270.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.0733.33%
Burglary32.5450.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Shoplifting21.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.53-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.9150.00%
Shoplifting31.910.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9916.67%
Vehicle crime24.45-33.33%
Drugs11.270.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson617.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.810.00%
Other theft33.8150.00%
Vehicle crime31.91-40.00%
Shoplifting31.910.00%
Burglary21.91100.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.440.00%
Vehicle crime53.810.00%
Shoplifting33.180.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
December 20236

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dixon Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Briar Wood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cable Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Saviour'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sweetbriar Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1