WV2 4QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 4QE

WV2 4QE, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.42 per 1,000 population. This WV2 4QE 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 4QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 4QE, encompassing approximately 1447 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV2 4QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hayling Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Argyle Road with total crimes: 4
  • Coton Road with total crimes: 3

WV2 4QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.4215.38%
Criminal damage and arson310.36200.00%
Vehicle crime32.07200.00%
Drugs32.07200.00%
Other theft22.070.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.2062.50%
Burglary38.98200.00%
Robbery12.070.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.82-38.46%
Vehicle crime45.53-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.76300.00%
Other theft22.76-33.33%
Burglary11.38-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.9685.71%
Vehicle crime58.98150.00%
Other theft33.45200.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.06-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour24.84100.00%
Robbery21.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-50.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.89-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson46.220.00%
Vehicle crime42.7633.33%
Burglary12.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.66-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson48.980.00%
Vehicle crime32.76200.00%
Burglary22.07100.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.276.67%
Public order411.060.00%
Drugs12.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson210.36100.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-33.33%
Other crime11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime36.220.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Drugs11.38-50.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.589.09%
Criminal damage and arson48.2933.33%
Burglary22.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Drugs21.38100.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.51-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson37.60200.00%
Other theft22.07-50.00%
Public order11.38-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.950.00%
Vehicle crime413.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.760.00%
Other theft42.760.00%
Burglary32.760.00%
Public order22.070.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202413
May 20248
April 202413
March 20247
February 20249
January 202413
December 202316
November 202315
October 20239
September 202312
August 202311
July 202319

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
July 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hayling Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Argyle Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Coton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Marlbrook Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Wardlow Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Stubbs Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bromwynd Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Duke Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Chequerfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shervale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Tudor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chetwynd Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1