HARDY SQUARE, WV2 2EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2EL

HARDY SQUARE, WV2 2EL, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.10 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2EL 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 2EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2EL, encompassing approximately 2396 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WV2 2EL 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
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

HARDY SQUARE, WV2 2EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1040.00%
Other theft45.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-25.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.52-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson54.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09100.00%
Possession of weapons31.670.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.0218.75%
Criminal damage and arson57.930.00%
Vehicle crime42.090.00%
Other theft31.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Public order20.830.00%
Robbery10.83-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.61-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson56.6825.00%
Vehicle crime42.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6750.00%
Robbery21.250.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Other theft20.83-60.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.5343.75%
Other theft59.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0933.33%
Vehicle crime41.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.106.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.6833.33%
Other theft31.67-25.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-60.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In January 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 offences1512.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime56.2625.00%
Other theft42.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-25.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.6111.11%
Criminal damage and arson48.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.67-33.33%
Public order21.67100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.10-28.00%
Vehicle crime67.5150.00%
Other crime12.50-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.530.00%
Vehicle crime410.430.00%
Burglary31.670.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202410
June 202419
May 202416
April 202423
March 202416
February 202416
January 202415
December 202320
November 202318
October 202325

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 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 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 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 2EL 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rough Hills Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Pembrey Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Tavern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rooker Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cheviot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Malvern Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. St Saviour'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ettingshall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sweetbriar Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kenley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wessex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rockford Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Malling Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kirkwall Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1