Crime Rate in Wolverhampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolverhampton

The total recorded crimes in Wolverhampton, UK in February 2026 are around 2,051 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolverhampton crime rate of 7.78 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (967) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (221) incidents (-10.16% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (166) incidents (-15.74% decrease)
Wolverhampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • Cheapside with total crimes: 21
  • Pinfold Street with total crimes: 21

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Wolverhampton has recorded 2,051 crimes with crime rate of 7.78 ranking 98th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Dudley1,961 728,630 731,146 7
Solihull1,447 619,985 621,884 6
Walsall2,267 532,801 433,099 5
Sandwell2,793 338,740 540,962 3
Coventry2,772 441,087 341,099 4
Birmingham11,968 1168,980 1173,610 1

Wolverhampton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 967 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 221 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (967 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (246 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 860 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 272 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (876 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (348 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1044 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (296 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1026 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (265 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (998 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (278 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1116 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 288 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1119 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (258 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (985 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (338 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1011 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (287 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 642 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202650
January 202654
December 202545
November 202547
October 202541
September 202555
August 202544
July 202548
June 202542
May 202550
April 202542
March 202566
February 202558

A total of 983 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202656
January 202668
December 202553
November 202567
October 202562
September 202597
August 202589
July 202572
June 202585
May 2025104
April 202591
March 202575
February 202564

A total of 2007 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 154.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 244 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202659
January 202677
December 202563
November 202581
October 2025125
September 2025110
August 2025165
July 2025216
June 2025228
May 2025220
April 2025233
March 2025244
February 2025186

A total of 12895 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 991.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1119 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026967
January 2026967
December 2025860
November 2025876
October 20251044
September 20251026
August 2025998
July 20251116
June 20251119
May 2025985
April 20251011
March 20251078
February 2025848

A total of 2331 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 179.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 205 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026166
January 2026197
December 2025144
November 2025193
October 2025181
September 2025175
August 2025186
July 2025205
June 2025195
May 2025182
April 2025163
March 2025179
February 2025165

A total of 3595 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 276.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 348 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026221
January 2026246
December 2025272
November 2025348
October 2025296
September 2025265
August 2025278
July 2025288
June 2025258
May 2025338
April 2025287
March 2025274
February 2025224

A total of 525 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202643
January 202625
December 202536
November 202544
October 202542
September 202559
August 202542
July 202546
June 202532
May 202545
April 202535
March 202542
February 202534

A total of 370 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202625
December 202516
November 202518
October 202529
September 202535
August 202537
July 202534
June 202521
May 202527
April 202537
March 202533
February 202528

A total of 1746 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 134.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026119
January 2026136
December 2025138
November 2025130
October 2025133
September 2025138
August 2025147
July 2025150
June 2025143
May 2025134
April 2025127
March 2025137
February 2025114

A total of 711 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202659
January 202651
December 202560
November 202569
October 202556
September 202556
August 202557
July 202544
June 202545
May 202553
April 202555
March 202556
February 202550

A total of 2365 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 181.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026154
January 2026171
December 2025176
November 2025187
October 2025195
September 2025216
August 2025188
July 2025181
June 2025179
May 2025190
April 2025195
March 2025182
February 2025151

A total of 188 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20269
December 202513
November 202521
October 202520
September 202525
August 202512
July 202513
June 202524
May 20259
April 202513
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 250 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202610
December 202520
November 202520
October 202514
September 202521
August 202519
July 202522
June 202516
May 202524
April 202523
March 202522
February 202524

A total of 1487 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 114.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026103
January 2026100
December 202586
November 2025104
October 2025119
September 2025119
August 2025112
July 2025149
June 2025117
May 2025136
April 2025125
March 2025109
February 2025108

High Crime Locations Wolverhampton in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences14
Vehicle crime4
Public order3
Other crime2
2. Cheapside (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences13
Robbery2
Possession of weapons2
Drugs2
Public order1
Burglary1
3. Pinfold Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting16
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. King Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Burglary1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
6. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs4
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
Anti-social behaviour1

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