WV2 3NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 3NP

WV2 3NP, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.62 per 1,000 population. This WV2 3NP 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 3NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 3NP, encompassing approximately 5467 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV2 3NP area, explore the WV2 3NP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

WV2 3NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Curzon Street with total crimes: 7
  • Lilleshall Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Byrne Road with total crimes: 5

WV2 3NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.6210.71%
Criminal damage and arson75.670.00%
Other theft71.28133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.28150.00%
Vehicle crime50.91400.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Possession of weapons30.55200.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.60-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.12133.33%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Other theft30.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.2350.00%
Vehicle crime55.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.770.00%
Vehicle crime43.660.00%
Other theft30.73-40.00%
Public order30.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5550.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.5033.33%
Other theft53.66-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.91-20.00%
Public order40.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8715.38%
Other theft62.74100.00%
Robbery61.1050.00%
Vehicle crime51.10150.00%
Drugs30.91200.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.04-31.58%
Robbery42.3833.33%
Other theft30.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-60.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.77-20.83%
Vehicle crime53.4866.67%
Robbery30.91200.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Public order20.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.32-17.24%
Other crime34.3950.00%
Other theft30.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-40.00%
Public order30.55-25.00%
Robbery10.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-88.89%
Burglary10.18-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.34-23.68%
Criminal damage and arson95.30350.00%
Other theft51.65-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.9166.67%
Public order40.91-33.33%
Burglary30.730.00%
Robbery30.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.520.00%
Other theft66.950.00%
Public order61.100.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202428
May 202430
April 202420
March 202420
February 202415
January 202413
December 202319
November 202324
October 202329
September 202338

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

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 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Curzon Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Lilleshall Crescent
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Byrne Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Birmingham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Rowan Tree Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Poplar Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Beech Tree Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Silver Birch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Waterside Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Dudley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Baynton Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Napier Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Brevitt Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Hailes Park Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Thompson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Derry Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Johnson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brown Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Tansley View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Carshalton Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bradley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Pond Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Pond Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Bromley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Barcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1