Crime Rate in Fallings Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fallings Park

The total recorded crimes in Fallings Park, Wolverhampton, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fallings Park crime rate of 3.25 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 Fallings Park, encompassing approximately 31,062 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-20.51% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
Fallings Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Dryden Road with total crimes: 5
  • Argil Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Fallings Park?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Fallings Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 1507 crimes compared to 1618.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fallings Park recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Fallings Park had fewer crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 1,402 crimes compared to 1,658. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fallings Park recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wolverhampton, Fallings Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Fallings Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fallings Park has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Fallings Park crimes were 1,507. The crime rate of Fallings Park in 2024 was 48.51 (year) or 4.04 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fallings Park were around 1,402 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.13 (year) or 3.76 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fallings Park)CrimesRank (Fallings Park)CrimesRank (Fallings 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
East Park97 121,619 81,646 8
Blakenhall127 81,511 101,464 10
Oxley105 10848 17926 16
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

Fallings Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 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 (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 202415
October 20242
September 202410
July 20245
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 525 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202539
March 202544
February 202528
January 202537
December 202440
November 202429
October 202436
September 202440
July 202450
June 202490
May 202461

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202512
February 20253
January 20258
December 202415
November 202410
October 202412
September 202413
July 202414
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 218 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202513
February 202511
January 202511
December 20249
November 202417
October 202428
September 202419
July 202420
June 202444
May 202416

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20242

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 202512
February 202512
January 202511
December 202413
November 202421
October 202416
September 202414
July 202415
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Fallings Park in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Other theft3
2. Dryden Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Argil Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Helmsley Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hatton Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Wheeler Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. B4156 (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Long Mill North (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chesterton Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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