MYRTLE STREET, WV2 2EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2EP

MYRTLE STREET, WV2 2EP, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.04 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2EP 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 2EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2EP, encompassing approximately 2687 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WV2 2EP 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

MYRTLE STREET, WV2 2EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.047.14%
Other theft55.58400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.28-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.21-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.86100.00%
Possession of weapons31.490.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.5117.65%
Criminal damage and arson77.4440.00%
Vehicle crime42.60-20.00%
Other theft31.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Public order20.740.00%
Robbery10.74-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.25-37.04%
Vehicle crime56.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8625.00%
Other theft41.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.11107.69%
Criminal damage and arson410.0433.33%
Other theft41.490.00%
Vehicle crime41.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.44-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson34.84-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.950.00%
Other theft31.86-25.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In January 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 offences1611.91-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.9525.00%
Vehicle crime41.860.00%
Other theft41.49300.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.91-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson46.70100.00%
Vehicle crime41.49-20.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.910.00%
Vehicle crime57.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202414
June 202420
May 202417
April 202427
March 202413
February 202416
January 202416
December 202318
November 202319

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV2 2EP 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. Legge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tavern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rooker Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Trentham Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cheviot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Malvern Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. St Saviour'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ettingshall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Kenley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wessex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hardon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. A4039
    Total1
    Other theft1