WV2 3AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 3AA

WV2 3AA, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.46 per 1,000 population. This WV2 3AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV2 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.05 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV2 3AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 3AA, encompassing approximately 2983 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV2 3AA area, explore the WV2 3AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WV2 3AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Curzon Street with total crimes: 7

WV2 3AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.46-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson105.7042.86%
Shoplifting103.35-16.67%
Vehicle crime83.35100.00%
Other theft72.6875.00%
Burglary42.35-33.33%
Public order41.34300.00%
Drugs21.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.4558.33%
Shoplifting126.379.09%
Criminal damage and arson74.02250.00%
Burglary62.35200.00%
Other theft42.01300.00%
Vehicle crime41.34-60.00%
Drugs31.340.00%
Robbery21.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-81.82%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.02175.00%
Shoplifting113.69-21.43%
Vehicle crime103.6925.00%
Robbery33.35200.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.09-6.67%
Vehicle crime84.69-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences62.68-71.43%
Other theft42.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3433.33%
Public order21.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.13425.00%
Shoplifting157.04-42.31%
Vehicle crime145.037.69%
Other theft64.69500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.01400.00%
Public order41.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-78.57%
Robbery11.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-80.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2625.148.33%
Anti-social behaviour148.72366.67%
Vehicle crime134.6930.00%
Public order64.36-33.33%
Drugs52.01400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.68-73.33%
Robbery21.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2426.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences158.04114.29%
Vehicle crime105.030.00%
Public order93.35350.00%
Other theft73.02133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.3525.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6850.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime104.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.35-65.00%
Burglary52.35-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.68-20.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-60.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.46-13.04%
Shoplifting156.70-55.88%
Burglary95.03125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.020.00%
Vehicle crime51.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6866.67%
Public order31.6850.00%
Other crime21.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3430.5030.77%
Violence and sexual offences2311.4053.33%
Vehicle crime107.71-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.3525.00%
Burglary41.68-42.86%
Other crime41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Public order21.01-50.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2627.150.00%
Vehicle crime168.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.360.00%
Burglary75.030.00%
Public order42.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202419
May 202412
April 20246
March 202421
February 20244
January 202415
December 20237
November 202320
October 202323
September 202315

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 202414
March 202415
February 202426
January 202424
December 202312
November 202315
October 202334
September 202326

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 202410
April 20248
March 202414
February 202413
January 202410
December 202310
November 20235
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 202411
April 20244
March 20243
February 202414
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV2 3AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Curzon Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. George Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Howard Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Birmingham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Bloomsbury Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dartmouth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waterside Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Dudley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. The Haven
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mike Swain Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Derry Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Johnson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brown Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Tansley View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Jeffs Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bromley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Baggott Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Selwyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Clayton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stanford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Fellows Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Lower Villiers Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1