WV2 3EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 3EA

WV2 3EA, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.38 per 1,000 population. This WV2 3EA 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 3EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 3EA, encompassing approximately 5224 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

WV2 3EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lilleshall Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Curzon Street with total crimes: 4
  • Hailes Park Close with total crimes: 4

WV2 3EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.38-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour45.36-33.33%
Other theft40.77-42.86%
Public order30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-50.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.2113.79%
Criminal damage and arson86.3214.29%
Other theft71.53133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.34200.00%
Vehicle crime41.15300.00%
Public order30.77200.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.57-14.71%
Criminal damage and arson75.55250.00%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-83.33%
Other crime10.190.00%
Public order10.19-75.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.5330.77%
Vehicle crime66.5150.00%
Public order41.150.00%
Robbery30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-60.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.98400.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Public order40.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.7750.00%
Other theft30.57-25.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.0013.04%
Other theft44.98-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.77-20.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-60.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.4976.92%
Other theft74.40133.33%
Robbery71.3475.00%
Vehicle crime51.34150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9625.00%
Burglary30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.57200.00%
Public order20.57-60.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.66-40.91%
Public order52.49150.00%
Robbery40.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.77-20.00%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Shoplifting30.57200.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-66.67%
Burglary20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences228.61-24.14%
Vehicle crime64.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.15150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Other crime20.38-33.33%
Robbery20.380.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences299.57-19.44%
Other theft45.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-70.00%
Other crime30.57200.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Public order30.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.890.00%
Other theft51.910.00%
Shoplifting50.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.960.00%
Public order40.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Robbery30.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202433
June 202429
May 202434
April 202426
March 202426
February 202423
January 202413
December 202322
November 202329
October 202336

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lilleshall Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Curzon Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hailes Park Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Whittaker Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pond Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. St Martin'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Barnard Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parkfield Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rowan Tree Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Silver Birch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brodie Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shaw Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Knox Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Joan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parkfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Legge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. New Street
    Total1
    Drugs1