WV2 3AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 3AE

WV2 3AE, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.87 per 1,000 population. This WV2 3AE 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 3AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 3AE, encompassing approximately 4964 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV2 3AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Selwyn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Curzon Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cross Street South with total crimes: 4

WV2 3AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.870.00%
Other theft45.84-33.33%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.60200.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.08-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson85.8414.29%
Other theft61.61100.00%
Vehicle crime41.2133.33%
Public order30.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.0839.13%
Criminal damage and arson76.4540.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-75.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.474.55%
Vehicle crime124.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.42150.00%
Burglary21.01-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.86-24.14%
Vehicle crime64.43-25.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.600.00%
Other theft30.60-25.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.28107.14%
Vehicle crime85.84-33.33%
Other theft41.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-40.00%
Public order30.60200.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.27-36.36%
Vehicle crime122.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.42150.00%
Other theft41.010.00%
Robbery40.81300.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.26-4.35%
Vehicle crime64.43-25.00%
Other theft41.21-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.47-14.81%
Vehicle crime84.6333.33%
Other theft51.6166.67%
Burglary41.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Public order30.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-33.33%
Robbery20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.67-10.00%
Vehicle crime65.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-25.00%
Other theft30.60-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-62.50%
Burglary20.60-60.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%
Public order10.20-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.310.00%
Other theft86.040.00%
Vehicle crime81.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.610.00%
Public order51.610.00%
Burglary51.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.010.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202429
June 202432
May 202423
April 202422
March 202429
February 202414
January 202422
December 202323
November 202327
October 202330

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 202412
April 20246
March 20248
February 202412
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Selwyn Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Curzon Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cross Street South
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Deborah Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stanford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Cooke Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ranelagh Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Baynton Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wanderers Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A459
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moor Street South
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Sunbeam Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. The Haven
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mason Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Johnson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brodie Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shaw Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Knox Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Strode Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Park Street South
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bromwynd Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clayton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Marston Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Lower Villiers Street
    Total1
    Drugs1