WV2 4HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 4HX

WV2 4HX, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.36 per 1,000 population. This WV2 4HX 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 4HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 4HX, encompassing approximately 1701 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV2 4HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Pennant Court with total crimes: 10
  • Howard Street with total crimes: 6

WV2 4HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3349.36120.00%
Anti-social behaviour1019.39-9.09%
Shoplifting95.880.00%
Drugs65.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.53-14.29%
Vehicle crime53.53-28.57%
Possession of weapons42.94300.00%
Public order42.35-20.00%
Other theft42.3533.33%
Burglary22.35-50.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1538.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.81175.00%
Shoplifting96.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.2940.00%
Vehicle crime74.1140.00%
Public order54.11400.00%
Burglary42.94-20.00%
Other theft32.35200.00%
Robbery21.760.00%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.3266.67%
Shoplifting128.819.09%
Burglary57.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.940.00%
Vehicle crime52.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.94-73.33%
Drugs32.350.00%
Possession of weapons21.760.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1534.67200.00%
Shoplifting118.81-21.43%
Vehicle crime106.4611.11%
Violence and sexual offences95.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.2966.67%
Robbery32.94200.00%
Burglary21.76100.00%
Other theft21.18-50.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1428.79-6.67%
Vehicle crime98.23-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences65.29-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour53.53400.00%
Other theft42.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.35-50.00%
Public order21.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Drugs21.18100.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2138.19425.00%
Shoplifting1512.34-42.31%
Vehicle crime118.81-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson66.46500.00%
Other theft43.53300.00%
Public order42.35-33.33%
Robbery12.350.00%
Drugs10.59-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-92.86%
Other crime10.590.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2644.668.33%
Vehicle crime1615.2845.45%
Anti-social behaviour149.40250.00%
Public order68.23-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.53-71.43%
Drugs42.35300.00%
Robbery12.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2446.4284.62%
Violence and sexual offences1414.10-6.67%
Vehicle crime118.2310.00%
Public order96.46350.00%
Other theft65.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.53400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.94100.00%
Robbery32.3550.00%
Other crime11.760.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1535.840.00%
Shoplifting138.81-23.53%
Vehicle crime107.6442.86%
Burglary75.88-30.00%
Other theft44.11100.00%
Drugs22.35100.00%
Public order21.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-60.00%
Robbery21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1740.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences159.990.00%
Burglary108.810.00%
Vehicle crime75.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.530.00%
Public order32.940.00%
Bicycle theft21.760.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 202411
April 202414
March 202415
February 202426
January 202424
December 202313
November 202317

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
July 202415
June 202415
May 20249
April 20246
March 202421
February 20244
January 202414
December 202315
November 202315

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 202416
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202411
June 20244
May 202415
April 20245
March 20241
February 202414
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pennant Court
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Howard Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Birmingham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 6. Derry Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Selwyn Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. George Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stanford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Paul Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St John'S Square
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grove Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Cooke Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Haven
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Raby Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Mason Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Johnson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clayton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Marston Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Lower Villiers Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Retreat Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1