WV2 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2LX

WV2 2LX, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.09 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2LX, encompassing approximately 2895 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV2 2LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brunel Way with total crimes: 7
  • Briar Wood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Junction Road with total crimes: 3

WV2 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.090.00%
Public order37.600.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.35-85.71%

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 offences1513.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.1840.00%
Burglary52.42400.00%
Possession of weapons31.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.81-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson56.91-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.73-42.86%
Public order41.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.99-22.22%
Vehicle crime77.2540.00%
Robbery62.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.070.00%
Shoplifting42.07100.00%
Other theft31.38-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04200.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.9958.82%
Criminal damage and arson69.32500.00%
Other theft52.070.00%
Vehicle crime51.7366.67%
Burglary41.730.00%
Drugs21.38100.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.01-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour35.87200.00%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.7837.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.60400.00%
Other theft21.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-85.71%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1611.74-20.00%
Vehicle crime75.5316.67%
Other theft42.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.50-9.09%
Vehicle crime66.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.070.00%
Other theft31.38200.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.8115.79%
Vehicle crime127.6071.43%
Robbery24.140.00%
Burglary20.69-66.67%
Other crime10.69-66.67%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences1914.160.00%
Vehicle crime76.560.00%
Burglary62.420.00%
Other theft32.070.00%
Other crime31.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202415
June 202420
May 202421
April 202427
March 202417
February 202422
January 202416
December 202320
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20246
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brunel Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 2. Briar Wood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Junction Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Dixon Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Rough Hills Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. George Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holloway Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cheviot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Malvern Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. St Saviour'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ettingshall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sweetbriar Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kenley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wessex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rockford Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Malling Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kirkwall Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Gosport Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Hargreaves Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1