WV2 2HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2HU

WV2 2HU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.71 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2HU 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 2HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2HU, encompassing approximately 1197 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV2 2HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rolling Mills Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Dixon Street with total crimes: 3
  • Eureka Gardens with total crimes: 3

WV2 2HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.7116.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.51-50.00%
Burglary22.510.00%
Theft from the person11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.7150.00%
Shoplifting65.01500.00%
Vehicle crime35.010.00%
Burglary22.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67100.00%
Other theft11.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.1933.33%
Burglary23.34-71.43%
Robbery21.670.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-80.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary715.87133.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.18-50.00%
Drugs22.51100.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.37100.00%
Burglary35.0150.00%
Shoplifting22.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.67-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.51200.00%
Shoplifting32.510.00%
Burglary22.510.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.35200.00%
Burglary25.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.67-66.67%
Drugs10.840.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson518.380.00%
Vehicle crime34.1850.00%
Shoplifting32.510.00%
Other theft22.510.00%
Burglary21.67100.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Possession of weapons21.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.67-75.00%
Theft from the person11.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.5360.00%
Shoplifting36.6850.00%
Vehicle crime22.51100.00%
Burglary11.67-50.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.37-16.67%
Burglary24.18-50.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Shoplifting21.67100.00%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.050.00%
Public order55.010.00%
Vehicle crime44.180.00%
Burglary43.340.00%
Other theft23.340.00%
Shoplifting11.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
December 20235
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
September 20235

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Rolling Mills Drive
    Total7
    Shoplifting7
  • 2. Dixon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Eureka Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Furnace Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Samuel Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sutherland Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cable Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Briar Wood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1