WV2 2QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 2QJ

WV2 2QJ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.21 per 1,000 population. This WV2 2QJ 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 2QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 2QJ, encompassing approximately 878 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV2 2QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Furnace Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 1

WV2 2QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.28-33.33%
Burglary12.28-80.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Robbery11.140.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1540.98150.00%
Burglary517.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.6933.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.550.00%
Vehicle crime34.55-25.00%
Drugs13.410.00%
Public order11.14-50.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting625.04500.00%
Vehicle crime46.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.55200.00%
Burglary33.4150.00%
Public order23.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.80100.00%
Public order24.55100.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Burglary22.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Shoplifting11.14-87.50%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting825.04100.00%
Burglary59.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.690.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.28-60.00%
Public order12.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.210.00%
Shoplifting45.6933.33%
Burglary34.55200.00%
Public order23.410.00%
Drugs12.280.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.94-28.57%
Vehicle crime35.69-25.00%
Shoplifting33.41200.00%
Burglary13.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.7616.67%
Vehicle crime47.9733.33%
Burglary34.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.41100.00%
Drugs12.280.00%
Other theft11.14-50.00%
Shoplifting11.14-80.00%
Public order11.14-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences629.59-40.00%
Shoplifting56.83-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson45.69100.00%
Vehicle crime34.55200.00%
Public order33.410.00%
Other theft23.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.280.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1030.730.00%
Shoplifting911.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.240.00%
Burglary22.280.00%
Other theft12.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20246
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
February 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Furnace Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Cross Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. St Matthew Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Lower Walsall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cable Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parkyn Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Forge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1