Crime Rate in Wolverhampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolverhampton

The total recorded crimes in Wolverhampton, UK in July 2025 are around 2,584 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolverhampton crime rate of 9.80 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1116) incidents (-0.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (288) incidents (11.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (216) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
Wolverhampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 42
  • Market Street with total crimes: 34
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27

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 (313 crimes), and the safest, Tettenhall Regis (43 crimes), is 270 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Wolverhampton.

Similarly, the area of Wolverhampton Central (352 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ettingshall Park (23 crimes), with a difference of 329 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wolverhampton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Peter's313
Ettingshall232
Heath Town231
Bilston East223
Wednesfield South174

Safest Wards:

Wednesfield North76
Merry Hill64
Penn58
Spring Vale57
Tettenhall Regis43

Most Dangerous Areas:

Wolverhampton Central352
Blakenhall192
Heath Town156
Ettingshall137
Wednesfield Town134

Safest Areas:

Woodcross39
Bilston North West38
Tettenhall North33
Upper Penn30
Ettingshall Park23

Wolverhampton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wolverhampton has recorded 2,584 crimes with crime rate of 9.80 ranking 114th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Dudley2,549 728,630 731,146 7
Solihull1,726 619,985 621,884 6
Walsall2,531 532,801 433,099 5
Sandwell3,278 338,740 540,962 3
Coventry3,185 441,087 341,099 4
Birmingham15,196 1168,980 1173,610 1

Wolverhampton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1417 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025149
June 2025117
May 2025136
April 2025125
March 2025109
February 2025108
January 2025124
December 202495
November 2024137
October 2024156
September 2024158
August 20243

A total of 2021 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 168.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025181
June 2025179
May 2025190
April 2025195
March 2025182
February 2025151
January 2025177
December 2024198
November 2024204
October 2024184
September 2024177
August 20243

A total of 180 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202524
May 20259
April 202513
March 202512
February 20258
January 202514
December 202422
November 202415
October 202422
September 202428

A total of 1049 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202585
May 2025104
April 202591
March 202575
February 202564
January 2025100
December 202475
November 2024113
October 2024149
September 2024121

A total of 600 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202542
May 202550
April 202542
March 202566
February 202558
January 202555
December 202459
November 202459
October 202455
September 202466

A total of 2101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 175.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 215 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025205
June 2025195
May 2025182
April 2025163
March 2025179
February 2025165
January 2025191
December 2024189
November 2024215
October 2024203
September 2024213
August 20241

A total of 341 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202521
May 202527
April 202537
March 202533
February 202528
January 202523
December 202435
November 202434
October 202435
September 202433
August 20241

A total of 604 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202545
May 202553
April 202555
March 202556
February 202550
January 202555
December 202459
November 202472
October 202454
September 202460
August 20241

A total of 472 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202532
May 202545
April 202535
March 202542
February 202534
January 202542
December 202454
November 202434
October 202448
September 202459
August 20241

A total of 11221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 935.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1119 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251116
June 20251119
May 2025985
April 20251011
March 20251078
February 2025848
January 20251003
December 20241021
November 2024981
October 20241023
September 20241032
August 20244

A total of 2326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 193.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 244 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025216
June 2025228
May 2025220
April 2025233
March 2025244
February 2025186
January 2025172
December 2024169
November 2024222
October 2024230
September 2024205
August 20241

A total of 229 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
May 202524
April 202523
March 202522
February 202524
January 202512
December 202424
November 202418
October 202418
September 202425
August 20241

A total of 3023 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 251.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 348 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025288
June 2025258
May 2025338
April 2025287
March 2025274
February 2025224
January 2025205
December 2024192
November 2024304
October 2024348
September 2024304
August 20241

A total of 1567 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025150
June 2025143
May 2025134
April 2025127
March 2025137
February 2025114
January 2025131
December 2024146
November 2024128
October 2024188
September 2024166
August 20243

High Crime Locations Wolverhampton in July 2025

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

1. King Street (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting22
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Market Street (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Burglary1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences20
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
4. Pinfold Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery1
Public order1
5. Sandy Hollow (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
6. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order3
Other crime1

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