CHURCH STREET, WV2 4LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 4LW

CHURCH STREET, WV2 4LW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 136.78 per 1,000 population. This WV2 4LW 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 4LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 4LW, encompassing approximately 555 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WV2 4LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 8

CHURCH STREET, WV2 4LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25136.7878.57%
Violence and sexual offences1844.99-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour932.39-40.00%
Vehicle crime516.2025.00%
Drugs49.00100.00%
Possession of weapons37.2050.00%
Other theft35.4050.00%
Burglary25.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft23.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.60-66.67%
Public order13.60-50.00%
Other crime11.80-50.00%
Robbery11.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22154.78-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour1539.59-16.67%
Shoplifting1427.00-33.33%
Burglary825.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson614.40200.00%
Vehicle crime410.80-55.56%
Bicycle theft47.20300.00%
Theft from the person37.2050.00%
Other theft25.40-60.00%
Public order23.600.00%
Other crime23.60100.00%
Possession of weapons23.600.00%
Drugs23.60100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26165.5762.50%
Shoplifting2146.79-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour1837.79100.00%
Vehicle crime932.39-10.00%
Other theft516.20-44.44%
Theft from the person29.000.00%
Burglary23.60-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson23.60-71.43%
Robbery23.60-60.00%
Public order23.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft13.600.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Drugs11.800.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24176.3760.00%
Violence and sexual offences1643.19-5.88%
Vehicle crime1028.8042.86%
Burglary918.00200.00%
Other theft916.2080.00%
Anti-social behaviour916.2012.50%
Criminal damage and arson716.2040.00%
Robbery512.60150.00%
Public order49.00-20.00%
Theft from the person27.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons23.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft13.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17147.58-5.56%
Shoplifting1530.60-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour827.00-55.56%
Vehicle crime714.40-12.50%
Theft from the person612.6050.00%
Other theft510.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.00-44.44%
Public order59.000.00%
Other crime49.00300.00%
Burglary37.200.00%
Possession of weapons35.40200.00%
Robbery25.40-50.00%
Drugs13.600.00%
Bicycle theft11.800.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27181.7792.86%
Violence and sexual offences1848.5928.57%
Anti-social behaviour1832.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson932.3980.00%
Vehicle crime816.20-50.00%
Public order514.4025.00%
Other theft59.00400.00%
Robbery49.000.00%
Theft from the person47.20300.00%
Other crime17.200.00%
Bicycle theft11.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.800.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime16125.98100.00%
Shoplifting1428.80-44.00%
Violence and sexual offences1425.20-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour925.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson516.20-16.67%
Public order49.00-20.00%
Drugs27.200.00%
Bicycle theft13.60-75.00%
Burglary11.80-66.67%
Theft from the person11.80-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.800.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Other theft11.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30185.370.00%
Shoplifting2553.99212.50%
Anti-social behaviour944.9928.57%
Vehicle crime816.20-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson614.40100.00%
Robbery510.80400.00%
Public order59.00-58.33%
Bicycle theft49.000.00%
Theft from the person47.20100.00%
Burglary37.2050.00%
Drugs25.400.00%
Other crime13.600.00%
Other theft11.80-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30169.17100.00%
Vehicle crime2153.9961.54%
Public order1237.7971.43%
Shoplifting821.60-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour714.40-36.36%
Other theft412.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.20-57.14%
Possession of weapons35.40200.00%
Theft from the person25.400.00%
Burglary23.60-33.33%
Other crime13.600.00%
Robbery11.80-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15143.98-34.78%
Vehicle crime1327.0018.18%
Anti-social behaviour1123.40-35.29%
Shoplifting1119.80-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson719.8016.67%
Public order712.60133.33%
Other theft412.60-20.00%
Burglary37.20-70.00%
Theft from the person25.400.00%
Robbery23.60100.00%
Bicycle theft23.600.00%
Drugs23.60-60.00%
Possession of weapons13.60-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23196.170.00%
Shoplifting2141.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour1737.790.00%
Vehicle crime1130.600.00%
Burglary1019.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson618.000.00%
Drugs510.800.00%
Other theft59.000.00%
Public order39.000.00%
Bicycle theft25.400.00%
Possession of weapons23.600.00%
Theft from the person23.600.00%
Other crime13.600.00%
Robbery11.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202414
June 202421
May 202424
April 202415
March 202427
February 202414
January 202425
December 20238
November 202311
October 202321

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202422
June 202426
May 202416
April 202417
March 202418
February 202414
January 202430
December 202330
November 202315
October 202323

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 202312
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 202416
January 20248
December 202321
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202415
June 202418
May 20249
April 20248
March 202418
February 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

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 4LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting15
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 4. Fold Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. George Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Temple Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Paul Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St John'S Square
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Russell Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Raglan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Hallet Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Little Brickiln Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Pitt Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. London Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Retreat Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Graiseley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Cleveland Passage
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1