WV2 4WW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV2 4WW

WV2 4WW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 147.83 per 1,000 population. This WV2 4WW 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 4WW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV2 4WW, encompassing approximately 500 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV2 4WW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Pennant Court with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

WV2 4WW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23147.8315.00%
Anti-social behaviour1945.95-13.64%
Vehicle crime637.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.9925.00%
Shoplifting59.99-16.67%
Other theft49.99300.00%
Public order47.990.00%
Possession of weapons27.99100.00%
Bicycle theft24.00-33.33%
Drugs24.000.00%
Other crime14.00-50.00%
Burglary12.00-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22149.8357.14%
Violence and sexual offences2043.95-28.57%
Vehicle crime639.95-14.29%
Shoplifting611.99-33.33%
Burglary411.9933.33%
Public order47.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.990.00%
Bicycle theft37.990.00%
Robbery25.99100.00%
Other crime24.000.00%
Other theft14.00-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.000.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28141.8464.71%
Anti-social behaviour1455.94-30.00%
Shoplifting927.97-30.77%
Vehicle crime717.9840.00%
Burglary313.980.00%
Other theft35.99-25.00%
Drugs25.990.00%
Other crime24.00100.00%
Public order14.00-66.67%
Theft from the person12.000.00%
Robbery12.00-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20149.8381.82%
Violence and sexual offences1739.9513.33%
Shoplifting1333.960.00%
Vehicle crime525.97-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson59.99150.00%
Other theft49.9933.33%
Robbery47.99300.00%
Burglary37.990.00%
Public order35.9950.00%
Other crime15.99-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15125.86-28.57%
Shoplifting1329.9718.18%
Anti-social behaviour1125.97-26.67%
Vehicle crime721.98-30.00%
Burglary313.98200.00%
Other theft35.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.99-50.00%
Drugs24.000.00%
Public order24.00-60.00%
Other crime24.00100.00%
Robbery14.000.00%
Possession of weapons12.000.00%
Bicycle theft12.000.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21153.8390.91%
Anti-social behaviour1541.9525.00%
Shoplifting1129.97-21.43%
Vehicle crime1021.98-28.57%
Public order519.98-16.67%
Other theft49.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.99-20.00%
Drugs27.99-33.33%
Other crime14.000.00%
Burglary12.00-66.67%
Robbery12.000.00%
Bicycle theft12.000.00%
Possession of weapons12.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime14147.8375.00%
Shoplifting1427.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour1227.9720.00%
Violence and sexual offences1123.97-57.69%
Public order621.98-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.9925.00%
Other theft49.99-42.86%
Burglary37.990.00%
Drugs35.990.00%
Robbery15.99-75.00%
Other crime12.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26169.81-3.70%
Shoplifting1451.94250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1027.9711.11%
Public order1019.98400.00%
Vehicle crime819.98-61.90%
Other theft715.9875.00%
Criminal damage and arson413.98300.00%
Robbery47.99100.00%
Other crime17.990.00%
Bicycle theft12.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27153.8368.75%
Vehicle crime2153.9461.54%
Anti-social behaviour941.95-30.77%
Other theft417.9833.33%
Shoplifting47.99-33.33%
Burglary37.99-66.67%
Public order25.990.00%
Robbery24.000.00%
Drugs14.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.00-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.000.00%
Theft from the person12.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.00-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16153.83-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1331.96-43.48%
Vehicle crime1325.97-7.14%
Burglary925.97125.00%
Criminal damage and arson817.9860.00%
Shoplifting615.98-53.85%
Other theft311.99-50.00%
Robbery25.990.00%
Bicycle theft24.00100.00%
Public order24.00-60.00%
Drugs24.000.00%
Other crime14.000.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23191.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences2045.950.00%
Vehicle crime1439.950.00%
Shoplifting1327.970.00%
Other theft625.970.00%
Public order511.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.990.00%
Burglary49.990.00%
Possession of weapons27.990.00%
Drugs24.000.00%
Other crime14.000.00%
Bicycle theft12.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 202414
January 20248
December 202321
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202420
June 202428
May 202417
April 202415
March 202421
February 202411
January 202426
December 202327
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202422
June 202414
May 202420
April 202411
March 202415
February 202412
January 202410
December 20239
November 202313
October 202323

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 202410
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 202413
April 202413
March 202411
February 202414
January 202414
December 20234
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 12 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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Pennant Court
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Stanford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Paul Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St John'S Square
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oaklands Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Russell Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Bromford Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clayton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Retreat Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bristol Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Graiseley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1