WV2 3NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 3NX

WV2 3NX, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.72 per 1,000 population. This WV2 3NX 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 3NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 3NX, encompassing approximately 2695 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV2 3NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowan Tree Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Poplar Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parkfield Grove with total crimes: 3

WV2 3NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.7220.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.68400.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.02-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson65.56500.00%
Shoplifting22.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.10-15.00%
Other theft56.31150.00%
Vehicle crime41.85300.00%
Public order41.48100.00%
Robbery31.48200.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-80.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson57.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.85300.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.90-34.78%
Public order25.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%
Other theft20.74-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.4364.29%
Other theft58.53400.00%
Vehicle crime41.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.48100.00%
Burglary31.480.00%
Robbery21.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.3516.67%
Public order45.1933.33%
Robbery31.48200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Shoplifting31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.4533.33%
Public order31.4850.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Robbery10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.13-28.57%
Other theft35.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-25.00%
Public order21.11-75.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.63-32.26%
Criminal damage and arson97.79125.00%
Public order83.34166.67%
Shoplifting52.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.85100.00%
Other theft41.48-20.00%
Robbery31.480.00%
Other crime31.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.550.00%
Other theft511.500.00%
Vehicle crime41.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202415
May 202417
April 202420
March 202415
February 202423
January 202414
December 202312
November 202315
October 202321
September 202331

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Rowan Tree Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Poplar Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Parkfield Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lawn Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Whittaker Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beech Tree Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hailes Park Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Thompson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Parkfield Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bowen Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. The Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Barnard Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Myatt Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wheatley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Attwood Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Buller Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beaconsfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1