WV2 3LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 3LW

WV2 3LW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.42 per 1,000 population. This WV2 3LW 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 3LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 3LW, encompassing approximately 3476 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

WV2 3LW Crime Hotspots

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

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

WV2 3LW 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.42-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.04100.00%
Vehicle crime83.45166.67%
Burglary62.30-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.73500.00%
Possession of weapons41.73300.00%
Other theft41.15100.00%
Shoplifting41.15-20.00%
Public order31.15200.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Drugs10.58-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.9731.58%
Burglary77.19250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.01200.00%
Shoplifting51.73400.00%
Vehicle crime31.44-72.73%
Drugs30.860.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.6618.75%
Vehicle crime115.4622.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.16-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.08-30.43%
Vehicle crime94.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4433.33%
Other theft21.15-75.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Theft from the person10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.29-83.33%

In March 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 offences2317.55155.56%
Vehicle crime96.62-47.06%
Other theft82.59700.00%
Shoplifting62.30-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-57.14%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Robbery10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-75.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1717.5570.00%
Shoplifting134.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.74-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour72.59600.00%
Drugs42.01100.00%
Public order31.15200.00%
Theft from the person20.86100.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.2658.33%
Shoplifting135.4662.50%
Vehicle crime103.74-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.8875.00%
Other theft42.010.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Public order10.29-90.91%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

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 offences1215.82-58.62%
Vehicle crime123.45500.00%
Public order113.4557.14%
Shoplifting83.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.30-50.00%
Burglary31.15-62.50%
Drugs20.860.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.1538.10%
Shoplifting128.34-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson83.45300.00%
Burglary82.30700.00%
Public order72.30250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0125.00%
Other theft31.4450.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2320.7115.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.625.00%
Vehicle crime96.04-43.75%
Other crime52.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4433.33%
Public order21.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Burglary10.58-85.71%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.010.00%
Shoplifting205.750.00%
Vehicle crime165.750.00%
Burglary74.600.00%
Public order42.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 202311
November 20237
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202425
May 202419
April 202416
March 202423
February 20249
January 202419
December 202312
November 202329
October 202321
September 202320

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 202411
April 20249
March 20249
February 202417
January 202410
December 202312
November 20232
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 202413
January 202413
December 20238
November 202312
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Gower Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. George Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lilleshall Crescent
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Granville Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Howard Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Birmingham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Bloomsbury Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Waterside Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Dudley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. The Haven
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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