WV2 2EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2EF

WV2 2EF, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2EF 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 2EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2EF, encompassing approximately 3255 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV2 2EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martin Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lawn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Whittaker Street with total crimes: 3

WV2 2EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.4417.65%
Other theft56.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-50.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.67-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour65.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8420.00%
Robbery21.840.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.14-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.4525.00%
Public order31.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.13-13.79%
Other theft47.68100.00%
Vehicle crime41.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Robbery30.92200.00%
Public order10.92-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.0570.59%
Criminal damage and arson78.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.150.00%
Public order30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.29-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson45.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.23-50.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.36-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson65.53200.00%
Vehicle crime41.84100.00%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.29-5.00%
Vehicle crime25.840.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.830.00%
Vehicle crime26.14-50.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime46.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.680.00%
Public order41.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202417
June 202421
May 202425
April 202429
March 202417
February 202418
January 202419
December 202320
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 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 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

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

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

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 2EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Martin Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lawn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Whittaker Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Martin'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parkfield Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rough Hills Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Joan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parkfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Legge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tavern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rooker Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trentham Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cheviot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Malvern Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. St Saviour'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wessex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. A4039
    Total1
    Other theft1