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

Overview of Crime in WV2 3LU

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WV2 3LU, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.31 per 1,000 population. This WV2 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 3LU, encompassing approximately 4260 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (60.71% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WV2 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lilleshall Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Howard Street with total crimes: 6
  • Brown Street with total crimes: 6

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WV2 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4518.3160.71%
Public order510.5666.67%
Vehicle crime51.17-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.170.00%
Shoplifting41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94-55.56%
Drugs30.9450.00%
Possession of weapons20.70-66.67%
Other theft20.47-66.67%
Burglary10.47-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.603.70%
Criminal damage and arson96.5728.57%
Possession of weapons62.11500.00%
Other theft61.41100.00%
Vehicle crime61.41500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41150.00%
Burglary41.17-20.00%
Shoplifting40.94-20.00%
Public order30.94200.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Drugs20.47-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.0817.39%
Criminal damage and arson76.34250.00%
Shoplifting51.64400.00%
Burglary51.17400.00%
Drugs31.170.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-88.89%

In May 2024, 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 offences2310.3335.29%
Vehicle crime95.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.92-37.04%
Vehicle crime63.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.17100.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Other theft10.47-85.71%
Shoplifting10.23-83.33%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.32125.00%
Vehicle crime96.34-10.00%
Other theft72.11133.33%
Shoplifting61.64-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-40.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.23-83.33%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.798.33%
Violence and sexual offences123.05-36.84%
Vehicle crime102.8211.11%
Drugs62.35500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4166.67%
Robbery51.170.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Other theft30.70-40.00%
Public order30.70200.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.6190.00%
Shoplifting124.4650.00%
Vehicle crime92.8212.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.1175.00%
Other theft51.64400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17200.00%
Public order10.70-75.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.33-71.43%
Vehicle crime82.35166.67%
Shoplifting81.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.88-42.86%
Public order40.94-42.86%
Burglary40.94-42.86%
Drugs20.940.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.4834.62%
Shoplifting128.22-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson72.8240.00%
Public order71.64250.00%
Burglary71.64600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.64150.00%
Other theft31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-50.00%
Other crime20.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.900.00%
Shoplifting236.100.00%
Vehicle crime65.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.410.00%
Other crime41.170.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
July 202428
June 202427
May 202423
April 202417
March 202427
February 202412
January 202419
December 202310
November 202335
October 202326

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 202413
January 202412
December 20238
November 202312
October 202323

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lilleshall Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Howard Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brown Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Birmingham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 5. Derry Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Gower Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 7. Maxwell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Granville Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 9. The Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Curzon Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Gordon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Grove Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Cooke Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jeffs Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Christopher Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Pond Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. The Haven
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Granville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Raby Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Mason Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Johnson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bowdler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lower Villiers Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1