Crime Rate in East Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Park

The total recorded crimes in East Park, Wolverhampton, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Park crime rate of 3.20 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-29.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
East Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastfield Retreat with total crimes: 5
  • Brickkiln Street with total crimes: 4
  • Tyburn Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • 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 areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • 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 May 2025 the East Park has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 3.20 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Park)CrimesRank (East Park)CrimesRank (East Park)
St Peter's251 23,842 13,626 1
Heath Town262 13,208 22,925 3
Ettingshall234 32,866 33,039 2
Bilston East183 42,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low Hill152 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South171 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley111 91,527 91,915 7
Park129 71,714 71,581 9
Blakenhall127 81,511 101,464 10
Oxley105 10848 17926 16
Fallings Park101 111,507 111,402 11
Bilston North80 151,111 131,255 12
Bushbury North67 181,145 121,238 13
Tettenhall Wightwick91 13849 16744 19
Spring Vale82 14938 14999 14
Wednesfield North69 17795 18926 15
Merry Hill72 16855 15905 17
Penn51 20749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis62 19652 20638 20

East Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20252
February 202513
January 202511
December 202411
November 202413
October 20249
September 202410
July 202411
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 669 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202557
March 202552
February 202547
January 202556
December 202455
November 202437
October 202448
September 202444
August 20241
July 202457
June 2024122
May 202453

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202515
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
July 202415
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 202514
February 202518
January 202518
December 202410
November 20242
October 202412
September 20247
July 202430
June 20248
May 202414

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202512
February 202514
January 20258
December 202412
November 202424
October 202413
September 202410
July 202417
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20257
January 202512
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
July 202411
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 202512
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
July 20245
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations East Park in May 2025

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

1. Eastfield Retreat (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brickkiln Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Tyburn Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ashbourne Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Knowles Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. Noose Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rowlands Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Brooklands Parade (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
10. Tadworth Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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