BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WV2 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 3LH

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WV2 3LH, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.14 per 1,000 population. This WV2 3LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV2 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.05 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV2 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 3LH, encompassing approximately 2899 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV2 3LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Gower Street with total crimes: 7
  • George Street with total crimes: 6

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WV2 3LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.14-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson107.2466.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.45100.00%
Burglary62.07-14.29%
Vehicle crime62.0720.00%
Shoplifting62.07-45.45%
Public order42.07300.00%
Possession of weapons41.38300.00%
Other theft41.3833.33%
Other crime11.38-50.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.8335.00%
Shoplifting119.31175.00%
Burglary73.79250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.41200.00%
Vehicle crime52.07-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Robbery20.69-33.33%
Public order10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.9025.00%
Vehicle crime116.9022.22%
Shoplifting43.79-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-25.00%
Robbery31.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.03100.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%
Theft from the person10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.66-30.43%
Shoplifting115.52-8.33%
Vehicle crime93.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.720.00%
Other theft31.38-57.14%
Theft from the person31.03-25.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.14155.56%
Shoplifting127.93-36.84%
Vehicle crime94.14-52.63%
Other theft73.10600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-42.86%
Theft from the person41.38300.00%
Public order21.38-50.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-83.33%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1924.49111.11%
Shoplifting196.55-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences96.55-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.10250.00%
Drugs62.41200.00%
Public order42.07-20.00%
Other crime21.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-87.50%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2125.18110.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.2466.67%
Vehicle crime96.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.10100.00%
Public order52.76-50.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.62-57.14%
Vehicle crime124.14500.00%
Public order104.1425.00%
Shoplifting103.45-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson43.45-63.64%
Burglary31.38-66.67%
Drugs21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.9727.27%
Shoplifting139.66-56.67%
Criminal damage and arson114.48450.00%
Burglary93.79200.00%
Public order83.10166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.7650.00%
Other theft32.0750.00%
Bicycle theft21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-81.82%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3028.9711.11%
Violence and sexual offences2210.350.00%
Vehicle crime117.59-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour43.790.00%
Other crime41.38300.00%
Burglary31.38-50.00%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2732.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences229.310.00%
Vehicle crime187.590.00%
Burglary66.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.070.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Bicycle theft21.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 202311
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202427
May 202420
April 202416
March 202423
February 20249
January 202420
December 202312
November 202328
October 202322
September 202322

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 202411
April 20249
March 20249
February 202419
January 20249
December 202312
November 20232
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202411
May 20244
April 202411
March 202412
February 202419
January 202421
December 202310
November 202313
October 202330
September 202327

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Gower Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. George Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Granville Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Howard Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Birmingham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bloomsbury Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St John'S Square
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maxwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Gordon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Dartmouth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Haven
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Temple Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Convent Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ring Road St Georges
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Powlett Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Adelaide Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mike Swain Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Derry Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Johnson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Brown Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Tansley View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Jeffs Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Fellows Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Lower Villiers Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1