WV2 4PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 4PB

WV2 4PB, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This WV2 4PB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV2 postcode area, which has experienced 252 crimes and a crime rate of 12.64 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV2 4PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 4PB, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

WV2 4PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wolverhampton (Station) with total crimes: 15
  • Union Street with total crimes: 14
  • Wolverhampton with total crimes: 11

WV2 4PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22NA-12.00%
Vehicle crime10NA-9.09%
Public order10NA400.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-20.00%
Other theft7NA133.33%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-50.00%
Shoplifting4NA33.33%
Burglary3NA-50.00%
Robbery3NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA200.00%
Theft from the person2NA100.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25NA-30.56%
Vehicle crime11NA83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10NA42.86%
Anti-social behaviour8NA0.00%
Burglary6NA500.00%
Robbery3NA-50.00%
Other theft3NA-66.67%
Shoplifting3NA-91.43%
Public order2NA-75.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36NA5.88%
Shoplifting35NA337.50%
Other theft9NA-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour8NA0.00%
Public order8NA-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson7NA250.00%
Vehicle crime6NA-25.00%
Robbery6NA100.00%
Drugs5NA-37.50%
Other crime2NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-66.67%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34NA6.25%
Public order14NA250.00%
Other theft11NA37.50%
Anti-social behaviour8NA100.00%
Vehicle crime8NA14.29%
Shoplifting8NA166.67%
Drugs8NA100.00%
Robbery3NA0.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Burglary3NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA-71.43%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32NA23.08%
Other theft8NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA40.00%
Vehicle crime7NA40.00%
Burglary6NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA100.00%
Drugs4NA-20.00%
Possession of weapons4NA300.00%
Public order4NA-55.56%
Shoplifting3NA-50.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA100.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26NA116.67%
Public order9NA50.00%
Shoplifting6NA-50.00%
Drugs5NA66.67%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Vehicle crime5NA150.00%
Other theft4NA-60.00%
Robbery4NA100.00%
Burglary3NA-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-80.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12NA-61.29%
Shoplifting12NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10NA150.00%
Other theft10NA42.86%
Public order6NA-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-58.33%
Burglary5NA-50.00%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-60.00%
Theft from the person2NA100.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31NA14.81%
Criminal damage and arson12NA140.00%
Burglary10NA400.00%
Public order7NA40.00%
Other theft7NA133.33%
Shoplifting6NA-57.14%
Vehicle crime5NA-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour4NA0.00%
Robbery2NA100.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27NA8.00%
Shoplifting14NA16.67%
Vehicle crime7NA-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Public order5NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA0.00%
Other theft3NA-25.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Drugs3NA-25.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA-75.00%
Theft from the person1NA-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25NA0.00%
Shoplifting12NA300.00%
Vehicle crime9NA-10.00%
Public order5NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour4NA0.00%
Other theft4NA-60.00%
Drugs4NA33.33%
Robbery4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA200.00%
Bicycle theft3NA-62.50%
Theft from the person2NA100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25NA-21.88%
Vehicle crime10NA100.00%
Other theft10NA233.33%
Bicycle theft8NA700.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA20.00%
Public order5NA-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-42.86%
Robbery4NA300.00%
Burglary3NA0.00%
Shoplifting3NA-70.00%
Drugs3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32NA-8.57%
Public order10NA-16.67%
Shoplifting10NA42.86%
Anti-social behaviour7NA-30.00%
Vehicle crime5NA-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-44.44%
Other theft3NA-57.14%
Drugs2NA-50.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA-80.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35NA0.00%
Public order12NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour10NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA0.00%
Vehicle crime9NA0.00%
Other theft7NA0.00%
Shoplifting7NA0.00%
Robbery5NA0.00%
Drugs4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202425
May 202436
April 202434
March 202432
February 202426
January 202412
December 202331
November 202327
October 202325
September 202325
August 202332
July 202335

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 202310
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 20232
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20242
May 20248
April 202414
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 202435
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 202412
December 20236
November 202314
October 202312
September 20233
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wolverhampton (Station)
    Total15
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Union Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Wolverhampton
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Clover Ley
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Long Ley
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Broad Gauge Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gough Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tremont Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Burton Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Bailey Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alma Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Trent Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Union Mill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1