POPLAR STREET, WV2 3JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 3JZ

POPLAR STREET, WV2 3JZ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.73 per 1,000 population. This WV2 3JZ 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 3JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 3JZ, encompassing approximately 3378 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WV2 3JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pencombe Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Hailes Park Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

POPLAR STREET, WV2 3JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.73-25.93%
Vehicle crime65.92200.00%
Other theft41.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.180.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.7328.57%
Criminal damage and arson47.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Public order30.89200.00%
Other theft30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.5410.53%
Criminal damage and arson56.22150.00%
Shoplifting31.480.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.06-17.39%
Vehicle crime45.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Public order20.590.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.14-8.00%
Other theft46.81300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Public order20.89-50.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.5438.89%
Public order47.40300.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-66.67%
Other theft10.59-75.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.5412.50%
Vehicle crime65.33500.00%
Other theft41.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Robbery20.59-33.33%
Public order10.59-83.33%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.3623.08%
Public order64.74100.00%
Robbery31.78200.00%
Shoplifting30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.47-18.75%
Vehicle crime53.85400.00%
Other theft41.4833.33%
Public order31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.58-38.46%
Public order34.74-50.00%
Other theft30.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-83.33%
Burglary10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.700.00%
Other theft61.780.00%
Public order61.780.00%
Shoplifting61.780.00%
Burglary41.780.00%
Robbery41.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202427
June 202421
May 202419
April 202423
March 202425
February 202418
January 202416
December 202313
November 202316
October 202326

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

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
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pencombe Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hailes Park Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broadstone Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Deborah Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. A459
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barnard Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Neville Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Brodie Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shaw Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Knox Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. New Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Longdon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Honor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dudding Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Strode Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Park Street South
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1