WV2 4QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 4QT

WV2 4QT, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.44 per 1,000 population. This WV2 4QT 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 4QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 4QT, encompassing approximately 2769 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV2 4QT area, explore the WV2 4QT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WV2 4QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Argyle Road with total crimes: 4
  • Goldthorn Hill with total crimes: 3

WV2 4QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.44-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson56.14150.00%
Other theft41.81300.00%
Shoplifting41.44100.00%
Public order31.4450.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-25.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.4491.67%
Vehicle crime48.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-80.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.72-71.43%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.61-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour104.33400.00%
Vehicle crime83.6160.00%
Shoplifting72.8975.00%
Other theft32.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.1735.71%
Vehicle crime56.86-28.57%
Other theft51.8166.67%
Shoplifting41.8133.33%
Burglary21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Public order10.72-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.0027.27%
Vehicle crime75.06-22.22%
Public order42.53100.00%
Other theft31.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-25.00%
Shoplifting31.08-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-90.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.14-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour103.97233.33%
Vehicle crime93.61125.00%
Shoplifting73.25133.33%
Drugs62.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Other theft21.44-60.00%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.00-13.33%
Other theft54.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.81300.00%
Vehicle crime41.4433.33%
Public order41.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44200.00%
Shoplifting31.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.00-16.67%
Other theft45.42100.00%
Burglary41.44100.00%
Vehicle crime31.44-50.00%
Shoplifting31.08-25.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.1750.00%
Vehicle crime66.50-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.44-20.00%
Shoplifting41.44-20.00%
Public order21.44-50.00%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Burglary20.72-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.89-47.83%
Vehicle crime74.330.00%
Burglary52.530.00%
Shoplifting51.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.81150.00%
Public order41.81100.00%
Other theft31.4450.00%
Drugs21.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.640.00%
Drugs38.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202423
May 202412
April 202419
March 202414
February 202411
January 202413
December 202315
November 202318
October 202312
September 202323

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20246
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 202410
April 20242
March 20241
February 202410
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Argyle Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Goldthorn Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fowler Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Upper Villiers Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Baynton Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Park Street South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bromwynd Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Bromley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Tudor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chetwynd Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Baggott Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Selwyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Lonsdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clayton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stanford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Fellows Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Lower Villiers Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1