Crime Rate in East Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Park

The total recorded crimes in East Park, Wolverhampton, UK in March 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Park crime rate of 3.92 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 East Park, encompassing approximately 30,343 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (10.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
East Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Essington Way with total crimes: 6
  • Coventry Street with total crimes: 6
  • Eastfield Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is East Park?

To understand the safety of East Park, we need to analyze East Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, East Park reported a higher crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 1,619 crimes compared to 1,618. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East Park witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Park had fewer crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 1,646 crimes compared to 1,658. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, East Park witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wolverhampton, East Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

East Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the East Park has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 3.92 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total East Park crimes were 1,619. The crime rate of East Park in 2024 was 53.36 (year) or 4.45 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Park were around 1,646 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.25 (year) or 4.52 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)
St Peter's304 13,842 13,626 1
Ettingshall229 32,866 33,039 2
Heath Town253 23,208 22,925 3
Bilston East176 42,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low Hill140 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South161 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley135 71,527 91,915 7
Park119 91,714 71,581 9
Blakenhall110 101,511 101,464 10
Fallings Park109 111,507 111,402 11
Bilston North103 121,111 131,255 12
Bushbury North95 131,145 121,238 13
Spring Vale75 14938 14999 14
Wednesfield North63 18795 18926 15
Merry Hill68 15855 15905 17
Oxley66 17848 17926 16
Tettenhall Wightwick67 16849 16744 19
Penn61 19749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis56 20652 20638 20

East Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (122 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
July 202415
June 202428
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202514
January 20258
December 202412
November 202424
October 202413
September 202410
July 202417
June 202430
May 202410
April 202413

A total of 629 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202547
January 202556
December 202455
November 202437
October 202448
September 202444
August 20241
July 202457
June 2024122
May 202453
April 202457

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202518
January 202518
December 202410
November 20242
October 202412
September 20247
July 202430
June 20248
May 202414
April 202413

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 20243
July 20243
June 202418
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 202512
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
July 20245
June 202420
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202513
January 202511
December 202411
November 202413
October 20249
September 202410
July 202411
June 202428
May 202412
April 202411

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 202512
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
July 202411
June 202418
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20243
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations East Park in March 2025

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

1. Essington Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
2. Coventry Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Eastfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Purslet Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Bowman'S Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brickkiln Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Tyburn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Hurstbourne Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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