WV2 2DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2DB

WV2 2DB, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.58 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2DB 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 2DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2DB, encompassing approximately 1847 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WV2 2DB 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 2DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5816.67%
Public order33.7950.00%
Burglary11.62-66.67%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.82-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6250.00%
Burglary31.6250.00%
Public order21.62-33.33%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.07100.00%
Vehicle crime45.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.1650.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery510.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.7125.00%
Vehicle crime32.710.00%
Burglary21.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-60.00%
Other theft11.08-66.67%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary612.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2566.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.7133.33%
Other theft32.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.62-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.12-12.50%
Vehicle crime33.790.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.030.00%
Vehicle crime34.33-40.00%
Other theft11.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.5333.33%
Vehicle crime54.33-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.710.00%
Other theft32.1650.00%
Burglary21.62100.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.2520.00%
Other theft23.25-33.33%
Burglary11.08-66.67%
Robbery10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.280.00%
Vehicle crime42.710.00%
Burglary32.160.00%
Other theft31.620.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
March 20242

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 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
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV2 2DB 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. Cheviot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Malvern Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. St Saviour'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ettingshall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sweetbriar Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1