Crime Rate in Wolverhampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolverhampton

The total recorded crimes in Wolverhampton, UK in March 2025 are around 2,509 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolverhampton crime rate of 9.51 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wolverhampton, encompassing approximately 263,726 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1078) incidents (27.12% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (274) incidents (22.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (244) incidents (31.18% increase)
Wolverhampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheapside with total crimes: 26
  • Police Station with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20

Wolverhampton Police Info:

West Midlands Police

How safe is Wolverhampton?

To understand the safety of Wolverhampton, we need to analyze Wolverhampton crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Wolverhampton has recorded 32,370 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 122.74 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 69 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 33,152 crimes with a crime rate of 125.71, ranking it 53 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to West Midlands:

    • In 2024, Wolverhampton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Midlands average, with 32370 crimes compared to 51799.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wolverhampton witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wolverhampton had fewer crimes than the West Midlands average, with 33,152 crimes compared to 53,565. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Wolverhampton is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Midlands, Wolverhampton has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Wolverhampton Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St Peter's (304 crimes), and the safest, Tettenhall Regis (56 crimes), is 248 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Wolverhampton.

Similarly, the area of Wolverhampton Central (360 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Compton & Merryhill North (30 crimes), with a difference of 330 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wolverhampton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Peter's304
Heath Town253
Ettingshall229
Bilston East176
Wednesfield South161

Safest Wards:

Tettenhall Wightwick67
Oxley66
Wednesfield North63
Penn61
Tettenhall Regis56

Most Dangerous Areas:

Wolverhampton Central360
Blakenhall164
Heath Town150
Ettingshall142
Wednesfield Town127

Safest Areas:

Upper Penn36
Castlecroft35
Tettenhall South34
Ettingshall Park32
Compton & Merryhill North30

Wolverhampton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wolverhampton has recorded 2,509 crimes with crime rate of 9.51 ranking 8201th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in West Midlands.

In 2024, the total Wolverhampton crimes were 32,370. The crime rate of Wolverhampton in 2024 was 122.74 (year) or 10.23 (month) ranking it 69 danzarous in the UK. Wolverhampton ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in West Midlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wolverhampton were around 33,152 crimes with yearly crime rate of 125.71 (year) or 10.48 (month) ranking 53 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Midlands, Wolverhampton ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Wolverhampton

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Dudley2,524 728,630 731,146 7
Solihull1,615 619,985 621,884 6
Walsall2,522 532,801 433,099 5
Sandwell3,261 338,740 540,962 3
Coventry3,153 441,087 341,099 4
Birmingham14,035 1168,980 1173,610 1

Wolverhampton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1078 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (274 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 848 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 224 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1003 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (205 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1021 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 198 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (981 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (304 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1023 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (348 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1032 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (304 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1183 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 360 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2284 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (536 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 519 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202556
February 202550
January 202555
December 202459
November 202472
October 202454
September 202460
August 20241
July 202446
June 202466

A total of 10457 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1045.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2284 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251078
February 2025848
January 20251003
December 20241021
November 2024981
October 20241023
September 20241032
August 20244
July 20241183
June 20242284

A total of 460 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202534
January 202542
December 202454
November 202434
October 202448
September 202459
August 20241
July 202472
June 202474

A total of 1476 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 147.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025137
February 2025114
January 2025131
December 2024146
November 2024128
October 2024188
September 2024166
August 20243
July 2024161
June 2024302

A total of 363 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202528
January 202523
December 202435
November 202434
October 202435
September 202433
August 20241
July 202453
June 202488

A total of 212 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 202514
December 202422
November 202415
October 202422
September 202428
July 202437
June 202454

A total of 2748 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 274.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 536 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025274
February 2025224
January 2025205
December 2024192
November 2024304
October 2024348
September 2024304
August 20241
July 2024360
June 2024536

A total of 1968 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 196.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 444 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025182
February 2025151
January 2025177
December 2024198
November 2024204
October 2024184
September 2024177
August 20243
July 2024248
June 2024444

A total of 2135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 213.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 536 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025179
February 2025165
January 2025191
December 2024189
November 2024215
October 2024203
September 2024213
August 20241
July 2024243
June 2024536

A total of 2218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 221.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 506 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025244
February 2025186
January 2025172
December 2024169
November 2024222
October 2024230
September 2024205
August 20241
July 2024283
June 2024506

A total of 1096 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 121.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202575
February 202564
January 2025100
December 202475
November 2024113
October 2024149
September 2024121
July 2024119
June 2024280

A total of 637 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202566
February 202558
January 202555
December 202459
November 202459
October 202455
September 202466
July 202465
June 2024154

A total of 1388 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 138.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 334 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025109
February 2025108
January 2025124
December 202495
November 2024137
October 2024156
September 2024158
August 20243
July 2024164
June 2024334

A total of 216 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202524
January 202512
December 202424
November 202418
October 202418
September 202425
August 20241
July 202420
June 202452

High Crime Locations Wolverhampton in March 2025

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

1. Cheapside (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order4
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Other crime1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Drugs1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting12
Public order4
Other theft3
5. Hospital (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Mervyn Place (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting17

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