WV2 4JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 4JZ

WV2 4JZ, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.80 per 1,000 population. This WV2 4JZ 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 4JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 4JZ, encompassing approximately 1038 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

WV2 4JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • George Street with total crimes: 6
  • Hallet Drive with total crimes: 6

WV2 4JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1657.80-20.00%
Burglary715.4140.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.7416.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.74-14.29%
Vehicle crime65.78-25.00%
Shoplifting55.78-44.44%
Other theft44.82300.00%
Public order23.850.00%
Other crime21.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.930.00%
Bicycle theft21.930.00%
Drugs11.93-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2060.6933.33%
Shoplifting919.2728.57%
Vehicle crime88.67-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour77.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.74200.00%
Burglary55.78-16.67%
Other crime34.820.00%
Drugs22.890.00%
Theft from the person11.930.00%
Other theft10.96-66.67%
Robbery10.96-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1552.0215.38%
Vehicle crime1114.4522.22%
Shoplifting710.60-36.36%
Burglary66.74500.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.7833.33%
Robbery43.85100.00%
Other theft33.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.930.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1353.95-51.85%
Shoplifting1112.52-15.38%
Vehicle crime910.60-18.18%
Theft from the person58.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.82-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.8550.00%
Robbery22.89100.00%
Other theft21.93-33.33%
Public order21.93-33.33%
Other crime21.93100.00%
Drugs11.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2774.17145.45%
Shoplifting1326.01-31.58%
Vehicle crime1112.52-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson1010.60150.00%
Theft from the person49.63300.00%
Public order33.85-50.00%
Other theft32.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.89-80.00%
Robbery11.930.00%
Drugs10.96-66.67%
Other crime10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1974.17-17.39%
Vehicle crime1818.3063.64%
Violence and sexual offences1117.34-54.17%
Anti-social behaviour1010.6066.67%
Public order69.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.780.00%
Drugs33.8550.00%
Burglary22.890.00%
Bicycle theft11.930.00%
Theft from the person10.96-50.00%
Robbery10.96-80.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2483.8120.00%
Shoplifting2323.12130.00%
Vehicle crime1122.16-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour610.60200.00%
Robbery55.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.82100.00%
Other theft43.8533.33%
Public order43.85-50.00%
Theft from the person23.85100.00%
Drugs21.93100.00%
Bicycle theft11.930.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2063.5817.65%
Vehicle crime1319.2785.71%
Shoplifting1012.52-28.57%
Public order89.6333.33%
Other theft37.7150.00%
Burglary32.89-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.89-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.930.00%
Drugs11.93-50.00%
Theft from the person10.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1765.50-22.73%
Shoplifting1416.38-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson713.4975.00%
Burglary76.7440.00%
Vehicle crime76.74-36.36%
Public order66.74500.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.78-72.73%
Bicycle theft22.89100.00%
Drugs21.93100.00%
Other theft21.930.00%
Theft from the person11.930.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3089.593.45%
Violence and sexual offences2228.90120.00%
Anti-social behaviour1121.1957.14%
Vehicle crime1110.60-45.00%
Burglary510.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.820.00%
Possession of weapons23.850.00%
Other theft21.930.00%
Other crime11.930.00%
Theft from the person10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.96-50.00%
Public order10.96-75.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Drugs10.96-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2984.770.00%
Vehicle crime2027.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences1019.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.630.00%
Burglary66.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.780.00%
Public order43.850.00%
Other theft23.850.00%
Bicycle theft21.930.00%
Possession of weapons21.930.00%
Drugs21.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 202410
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202420
May 202415
April 202413
March 202427
February 202411
January 202424
December 202320
November 202317
October 202322
September 202310

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411
April 20249
March 202411
February 202418
January 202411
December 202313
November 20237
October 202311
September 202320

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 202413
February 202419
January 202423
December 202310
November 202314
October 202330
September 202329

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. George Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hallet Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
  • 4. Howard Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bloomsbury Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Graiseley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St John'S Square
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cleveland Passage
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. The Haven
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Little Brickiln Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Temple Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Convent Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ring Road St Georges
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Powlett Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Stanford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Fellows Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Williamson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1