WV2 2QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2QD

WV2 2QD, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.63 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2QD 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 2QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2QD, encompassing approximately 1540 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV2 2QD 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
  • Mills Road with total crimes: 3

WV2 2QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.6350.00%
Shoplifting45.84-66.67%
Burglary22.60-33.33%
Public order21.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1220.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.79-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.890.00%
Burglary32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-60.00%
Theft from the person11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.22166.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.190.00%
Vehicle crime54.54150.00%
Burglary33.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.93-12.50%
Shoplifting34.54200.00%
Burglary21.95-66.67%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Drugs10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.28-11.11%
Burglary65.19100.00%
Drugs23.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.93-10.00%
Shoplifting65.8420.00%
Burglary33.89200.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.280.00%
Shoplifting56.4925.00%
Vehicle crime33.240.00%
Burglary11.95-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.5211.11%
Burglary56.490.00%
Shoplifting43.240.00%
Vehicle crime32.60-25.00%
Drugs11.950.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.87-10.00%
Vehicle crime45.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.60300.00%
Shoplifting42.6033.33%
Public order32.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.950.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.280.00%
Shoplifting36.49-57.14%
Burglary21.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.30-33.33%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.820.00%
Shoplifting76.490.00%
Burglary34.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20249
February 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202412
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 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 2QD 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. Mills Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dixon Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Cross Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Cable Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parkyn Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Forge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1