WESSEX ROAD, WV2 2ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2ER

WESSEX ROAD, WV2 2ER, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.91 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV2 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.05 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV2 2ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2ER, encompassing approximately 2603 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV2 2ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Craven Street with total crimes: 7
  • Lawn Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hendon Avenue with total crimes: 3

WESSEX ROAD, WV2 2ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.91-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.23-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.92100.00%
Possession of weapons31.540.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2126.67%
Criminal damage and arson67.3020.00%
Vehicle crime42.300.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-33.33%
Public order20.770.00%
Robbery10.77-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.7625.00%
Vehicle crime41.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Other theft31.15-40.00%
Robbery21.150.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.2956.25%
Other theft59.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9233.33%
Vehicle crime41.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

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 offences168.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

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 offences1611.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.1533.33%
Other theft31.54-25.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-60.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.91-20.00%
Vehicle crime56.1525.00%
Other theft41.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-25.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

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 offences2013.4411.11%
Criminal damage and arson47.680.00%
Vehicle crime41.54-33.33%
Public order21.54100.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 offences1811.14-28.00%
Vehicle crime66.9150.00%
Other crime12.30-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Public order10.38-50.00%

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 offences2516.1325.00%
Vehicle crime49.60300.00%
Burglary31.54200.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Other theft10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.680.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202419
May 202415
April 202425
March 202416
February 202416
January 202416
December 202320
November 202318
October 202325
September 202320

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232
September 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 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
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 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 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
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Craven Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lawn Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Hendon Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Pump Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Martin Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rough Hills Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rooker Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wheatley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Cotswold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ettingshall Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Boydon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kenley Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Wessex Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Myrtle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Manor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Robbery1