WV2 2JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2JB

WV2 2JB, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.08 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2JB 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 2JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2JB, encompassing approximately 2075 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV2 2JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Furnace Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Gower Street with total crimes: 4

WV2 2JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0844.44%
Shoplifting46.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1217.3450.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.34400.00%
Burglary42.41100.00%
Vehicle crime21.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.9720.00%
Shoplifting85.78300.00%
Vehicle crime43.85100.00%
Burglary21.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6042.86%
Vehicle crime24.82100.00%
Shoplifting20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Burglary10.96-66.67%
Public order10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.19-12.50%
Burglary33.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.6314.29%
Shoplifting63.8520.00%
Burglary22.89100.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.15-41.67%
Shoplifting53.3725.00%
Vehicle crime32.4150.00%
Burglary11.45-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.9320.00%
Burglary55.780.00%
Shoplifting42.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.93-33.33%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.52-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson44.82300.00%
Shoplifting41.9333.33%
Vehicle crime31.93200.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5618.18%
Shoplifting36.26-57.14%
Other theft31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime11.45-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.490.00%
Shoplifting75.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.370.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202412
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Furnace Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gower Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Mills Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cable Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parkyn Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Forge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Carshalton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1