JOHN STREET, WV2 2LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2LS

JOHN STREET, WV2 2LS, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.27 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV2 postcode area, which has experienced 252 crimes and a crime rate of 12.64 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV2 2LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2LS, encompassing approximately 2713 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV2 2LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bedford Street with total crimes: 8
  • Junction Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hendon Avenue with total crimes: 3

JOHN STREET, WV2 2LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.27-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson75.5316.67%
Vehicle crime42.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Burglary31.1150.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Public order10.37-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.6910.53%
Public order67.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2120.00%
Vehicle crime42.21-42.86%
Other crime31.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Robbery10.74-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.3218.75%
Vehicle crime77.0016.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.5866.67%
Public order31.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11200.00%
Shoplifting31.1150.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Other theft20.74-66.67%
Robbery20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.48-23.81%
Vehicle crime65.90200.00%
Other theft62.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.64-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour47.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.6491.67%
Criminal damage and arson48.4833.33%
Vehicle crime21.47-66.67%
Robbery20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.06-36.84%
Vehicle crime64.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.85-5.00%
Vehicle crime67.00-50.00%
Other theft32.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.59-16.67%
Vehicle crime127.37140.00%
Public order44.420.00%
Burglary31.47-40.00%
Other theft21.11-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-77.78%
Robbery10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.85125.00%
Burglary53.3266.67%
Other theft51.840.00%
Vehicle crime51.84150.00%
Public order41.8433.33%
Other crime31.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.85-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.21-42.86%
Burglary31.4750.00%
Public order31.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-71.43%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime75.9040.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5840.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.5816.67%
Public order42.5833.33%
Burglary21.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.380.00%
Burglary68.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.210.00%
Other theft51.840.00%
Vehicle crime51.840.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Robbery20.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202421
May 202419
April 202416
March 202421
February 202423
January 202412
December 202319
November 202320
October 202324
September 202324
August 202316
July 202324

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 202312
October 20235
September 20232
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239
September 20234
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
July 20235

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bedford Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Junction Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
  • 3. Hendon Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Pump Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wapentake Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Briar Wood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ettingshall Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Boydon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kenley Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wessex Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sidwick Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Victor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Priestfield (Tram Stop)
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hargreaves Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Holloway Street
    Total1
    Drugs1