WV2 3JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 3JH

WV2 3JH, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.25 per 1,000 population. This WV2 3JH 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 3JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 3JH, encompassing approximately 4778 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WV2 3JH 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 3JH 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 offences2910.25-6.45%
Other theft46.07-42.86%
Drugs30.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.6350.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.42-60.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.97-8.82%
Criminal damage and arson96.4950.00%
Other theft71.88133.33%
Vehicle crime51.4666.67%
Public order31.05200.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.9341.67%
Criminal damage and arson67.1150.00%
Other theft31.2650.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.04-4.00%
Vehicle crime125.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.51100.00%
Burglary20.84-33.33%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.04-10.71%
Vehicle crime65.23-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.26100.00%
Other theft40.840.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.51115.38%
Vehicle crime105.86-16.67%
Other theft42.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-60.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.09-40.91%
Vehicle crime122.72100.00%
Drugs52.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.05150.00%
Robbery41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8433.33%
Other theft30.84-25.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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 offences228.37-8.33%
Vehicle crime64.60-33.33%
Other theft41.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.88-7.69%
Vehicle crime95.0250.00%
Other theft51.8866.67%
Burglary41.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Public order30.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.04-10.34%
Vehicle crime65.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.260.00%
Other theft30.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-62.50%
Burglary20.63-66.67%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Public order10.21-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.070.00%
Vehicle crime96.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.880.00%
Burglary61.670.00%
Public order51.260.00%
Other theft41.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.840.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Drugs20.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
February 20245
October 20232

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202431
June 202434
May 202424
April 202425
March 202428
February 202413
January 202422
December 202324
November 202326
October 202329

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 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 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 202412
April 20246
March 202410
February 202412
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 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 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20244
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV2 3JH 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. Goldthorn Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Deborah Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stanford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cooke Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ranelagh Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Baynton Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Wanderers Avenue
    Total2
    Other 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. Brodie Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shaw Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Knox Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Strode Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park Street South
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Bromwynd Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clayton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Marston Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Lower Villiers Street
    Total1
    Drugs1