WV2 2DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2DW

WV2 2DW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.12 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2DW 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 2DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2DW, encompassing approximately 3630 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WV2 2DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martin Street with total crimes: 5
  • Hailes Park Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lawn Road with total crimes: 4

WV2 2DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.12-4.55%
Other theft75.78250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9320.00%
Public order31.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.1246.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6525.00%
Vehicle crime21.38100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.44-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.13300.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.55-83.33%
Robbery10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.28-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.40-32.26%
Vehicle crime65.78200.00%
Other theft51.6566.67%
Robbery41.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-25.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.0555.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.5425.00%
Public order41.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.100.00%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.09-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson45.5133.33%
Public order21.100.00%
Other theft20.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.4010.00%
Other theft66.06200.00%
Vehicle crime51.650.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In January 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 offences2010.47-13.04%
Vehicle crime55.51150.00%
Public order31.38-25.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Robbery10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.4727.78%
Public order46.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.37-14.29%
Vehicle crime44.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.28-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.780.00%
Public order62.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202422
June 202415
May 202421
April 202431
March 202420
February 202422
January 202420
December 202323
November 202318
October 202321

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Martin Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hailes Park Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lawn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Whittaker Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Martin'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Barnard Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parkfield Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rough Hills Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Penhallow Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Rowan Tree Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. St Saviour'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hardon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. A4039
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Buller Street
    Total1
    Public order1