Crime Rate in Ettingshall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ettingshall

The total recorded crimes in Ettingshall, Wolverhampton, UK in May 2025 are around 234 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ettingshall crime rate of 5.51 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 Ettingshall, encompassing approximately 42,498 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (-5.83% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ettingshall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 11
  • Thompson Street with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8

How safe is Ettingshall?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Ettingshall reported a higher crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 2,866 crimes compared to 1,618. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ettingshall witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Ettingshall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 3,039 crimes compared to 1,658. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ettingshall witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ettingshall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ettingshall has recorded 234 crimes with crime rate of 5.51 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Ettingshall crimes were 2,866. The crime rate of Ettingshall in 2024 was 67.44 (year) or 5.62 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ettingshall were around 3,039 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.51 (year) or 5.96 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ettingshall)CrimesRank (Ettingshall)CrimesRank (Ettingshall)
St Peter's251 23,842 13,626 1
Heath Town262 13,208 22,925 3
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
East Park97 121,619 81,646 8
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

Ettingshall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (103 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (115 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (119 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (21 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson 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 92 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (232 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (114 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 202514
February 20258
January 202518
December 202415
November 202420
October 202414
September 202420
August 20241
July 202428
June 202450
May 202418

A total of 186 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202512
February 202518
January 202514
December 20248
November 202415
October 202422
September 202418
July 202411
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 20258
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 202418
October 202410
September 202416
July 202413
June 202438
May 202414

A total of 281 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202518
March 202520
February 202517
January 202520
December 202413
November 202422
October 202415
September 202421
July 202424
June 202454
May 202433

A total of 1340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 111.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 2025103
March 2025115
February 202596
January 202596
December 202494
November 202489
October 202493
September 2024119
July 202492
June 2024232
May 2024114

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202519
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 20248
October 202411
September 202410
July 202423
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20255
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
July 202419
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202519
February 202514
January 202512
December 20249
November 202421
October 202425
September 202419
July 202434
June 202444
May 202428

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
July 202413
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249

High Crime Locations Ettingshall in May 2025

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

1. Union Street (Map)
Total11
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Thompson Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dixon Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cleveland Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chelwood Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
9. Chillington Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Attwood Gardens (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2

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