WV2 2EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2EU

WV2 2EU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.05 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2EU 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 2EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2EU, encompassing approximately 2986 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV2 2EU 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
  • Briar Wood Close with total crimes: 3

WV2 2EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.0518.75%
Other theft46.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-25.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.06-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson65.36-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.01100.00%
Possession of weapons31.340.00%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Burglary20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.4015.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.7016.67%
Public order32.34200.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.67-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.7020.00%
Vehicle crime52.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Other theft31.00-40.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.75114.29%
Criminal damage and arson510.050.00%
Other theft51.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In March 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 offences148.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.69-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.6750.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.38-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson64.69500.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1910.72-9.52%
Vehicle crime56.360.00%
Other theft31.6750.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.0610.53%
Vehicle crime57.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67300.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.38-17.39%
Vehicle crime46.360.00%
Robbery21.340.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.060.00%
Vehicle crime47.700.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202416
June 202423
May 202420
April 202430
March 202414
February 202414
January 202419
December 202321
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
November 20232

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV2 2EU 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. Briar Wood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rough Hills Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. George Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Tavern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rooker Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trentham Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cheviot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Malvern Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. St Saviour'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ettingshall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Sweetbriar Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Kenley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wessex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rockford Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kirkwall Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1