WV2 4AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 4AY

WV2 4AY, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 116.46 per 1,000 population. This WV2 4AY 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 4AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 4AY, encompassing approximately 755 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

WV2 4AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 8

WV2 4AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27116.4668.75%
Violence and sexual offences2435.739.09%
Vehicle crime931.7628.57%
Anti-social behaviour911.91-40.00%
Drugs411.91100.00%
Possession of weapons35.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.97-50.00%
Burglary23.97-75.00%
Other theft22.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.65-33.33%
Public order12.65-50.00%
Other crime11.32-50.00%
Robbery11.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22121.75-21.43%
Shoplifting1629.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour1521.17-11.76%
Burglary819.8560.00%
Vehicle crime710.59-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson69.260.00%
Other theft47.94-20.00%
Theft from the person35.2950.00%
Bicycle theft33.970.00%
Public order23.970.00%
Other crime22.650.00%
Possession of weapons22.650.00%
Drugs22.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28137.6375.00%
Shoplifting2437.05-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour1731.7688.89%
Vehicle crime922.50-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.910.00%
Other theft57.94-44.44%
Burglary56.62-50.00%
Theft from the person26.620.00%
Drugs22.650.00%
Other crime22.650.00%
Robbery22.65-50.00%
Public order22.65-33.33%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25134.9856.25%
Violence and sexual offences1633.08-5.88%
Vehicle crime1521.1750.00%
Burglary1019.85233.33%
Other theft913.23125.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.91-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.910.00%
Robbery47.94100.00%
Public order35.290.00%
Theft from the person23.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons22.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17112.49-26.09%
Shoplifting1622.50-51.52%
Vehicle crime1021.17-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1013.23-41.18%
Theft from the person613.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.94-45.45%
Other crime47.94300.00%
Other theft45.29-33.33%
Burglary35.290.00%
Public order33.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons33.97200.00%
Robbery23.97-33.33%
Drugs12.650.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33157.4826.92%
Violence and sexual offences2343.6753.33%
Anti-social behaviour1730.4454.55%
Vehicle crime1222.50-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson1115.88120.00%
Public order614.560.00%
Other theft67.94500.00%
Theft from the person47.94300.00%
Robbery35.29200.00%
Other crime13.970.00%
Drugs11.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting26121.75-29.73%
Vehicle crime1934.4158.33%
Violence and sexual offences1525.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1119.8510.00%
Public order614.5620.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.94-16.67%
Drugs36.620.00%
Burglary23.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.65-66.67%
Theft from the person11.32-75.00%
Robbery11.32-80.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Other theft11.32-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37161.45131.25%
Violence and sexual offences3048.96-3.23%
Vehicle crime1239.70-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour1015.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.23100.00%
Robbery57.94400.00%
Public order56.62-54.55%
Theft from the person46.62100.00%
Bicycle theft35.290.00%
Drugs33.97200.00%
Other theft33.97-25.00%
Burglary33.970.00%
Other crime13.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31138.9547.62%
Vehicle crime2241.0269.23%
Shoplifting1629.11-30.43%
Public order1121.1722.22%
Anti-social behaviour814.56-33.33%
Other theft410.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.29-57.14%
Burglary33.97-57.14%
Theft from the person23.970.00%
Possession of weapons22.650.00%
Other crime12.650.00%
Drugs11.32-50.00%
Robbery11.320.00%

In November 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
Shoplifting23137.63-46.51%
Violence and sexual offences2130.44-19.23%
Vehicle crime1327.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour1217.20-33.33%
Public order915.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.9140.00%
Burglary79.26-30.00%
Other theft49.26-20.00%
Bicycle theft35.290.00%
Theft from the person23.970.00%
Drugs22.65-60.00%
Robbery12.650.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43182.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences2656.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour1834.410.00%
Vehicle crime1323.820.00%
Burglary1017.200.00%
Drugs513.230.00%
Other theft56.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.620.00%
Bicycle theft36.620.00%
Possession of weapons33.970.00%
Public order33.970.00%
Theft from the person23.970.00%
Other crime12.650.00%
Robbery11.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 202410
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 286 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202416
June 202424
May 202425
April 202416
March 202433
February 202426
January 202437
December 202316
November 202323
October 202343

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202422
June 202428
May 202416
April 202417
March 202423
February 202415
January 202430
December 202331
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20247
June 20249
May 202415
April 202410
March 202412
February 202419
January 202412
December 202322
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202415
June 202417
May 20249
April 202410
March 202417
February 202411
January 202410
December 20238
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV2 4AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 4. Howard Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fold Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. George Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Temple Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Paul Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St John'S Square
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grove Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Russell Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hallet Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Little Brickiln Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Pitt Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. London Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Raby Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Retreat Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Graiseley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Cleveland Passage
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1