CROSS ST SOUTH, WV2 3JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 3JQ

CROSS ST SOUTH, WV2 3JQ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.68 per 1,000 population. This WV2 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 3JQ, encompassing approximately 4610 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV2 3JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Selwyn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Cross Street South with total crimes: 4
  • Goldthorn Hill with total crimes: 3

CROSS ST SOUTH, WV2 3JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.689.09%
Other theft35.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-50.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.43-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.76-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson64.7750.00%
Vehicle crime51.3066.67%
Other theft41.08100.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-72.73%
Other theft20.650.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.54-8.70%
Vehicle crime114.5683.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.39100.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.334.55%
Vehicle crime64.99-40.00%
Other theft41.300.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.9869.23%
Vehicle crime104.77-16.67%
Other theft42.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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 offences139.54-31.58%
Vehicle crime122.82100.00%
Drugs42.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.59-17.39%
Vehicle crime64.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.3033.33%
Other theft30.87-25.00%
Burglary10.65-75.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.630.00%
Vehicle crime94.9950.00%
Other theft41.9533.33%
Burglary40.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Public order30.65200.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.5421.05%
Vehicle crime64.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.300.00%
Other theft30.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-40.00%
Burglary20.65-66.67%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Public order10.43-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.580.00%
Vehicle crime94.120.00%
Burglary61.950.00%
Public order51.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.080.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.870.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202422
June 202428
May 202421
April 202423
March 202422
February 202413
January 202419
December 202323
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 202411
April 20246
March 202410
February 202412
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20244
October 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
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 1 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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