Crime Rate in Heath Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath Town

The total recorded crimes in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, UK in July 2025 are around 231 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath Town crime rate of 4.29 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 Heath Town, encompassing approximately 53,834 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (109) incidents (-18.05% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
Heath Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Cheapside with total crimes: 15
  • Grove Street with total crimes: 13

How safe is Heath Town?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Heath Town reported a higher crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 3,208 crimes compared to 1,618. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Heath Town witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Heath Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 2,925 crimes compared to 1,658. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Heath Town witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heath Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Heath Town has recorded 231 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Heath Town crimes were 3,208. The crime rate of Heath Town in 2024 was 59.59 (year) or 4.97 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heath Town were around 2,925 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.33 (year) or 4.53 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heath Town)CrimesRank (Heath Town)CrimesRank (Heath Town)
St Peter's313 13,842 13,626 1
Ettingshall232 22,866 33,039 2
Bilston East223 42,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low Hill164 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South174 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley110 101,527 91,915 7
Park145 71,714 71,581 9
East Park105 111,619 81,646 8
Blakenhall144 81,511 101,464 10
Fallings Park114 91,507 111,402 11
Bilston North85 131,111 131,255 12
Bushbury North77 151,145 121,238 13
Tettenhall Wightwick89 12849 16744 19
Spring Vale57 19938 14999 14
Oxley80 14848 17926 16
Wednesfield North76 16795 18926 15
Merry Hill64 17855 15905 17
Penn58 18749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis43 20652 20638 20

Heath Town 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 109 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (133 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (126 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (105 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (107 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202522
May 202516
April 202515
March 202514
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 202413
September 202418

A total of 190 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202512
May 202518
April 202516
March 202522
February 202512
January 202516
December 202420
November 202417
October 202420
September 202417

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 1162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 105.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025109
June 2025133
May 2025106
April 202577
March 2025126
February 202596
January 2025104
December 2024104
November 202495
October 2024105
September 2024107

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202529
April 202519
March 202517
February 202518
January 202522
December 202419
November 202419
October 202427
September 202418

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20259
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 202510
December 20243
November 20247
October 202419
September 20247

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 202411
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 202512
April 202510
March 20258
February 202511
January 202515
December 202423
November 202415
October 202426
September 202417

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202513
April 202512
March 202510
February 202515
January 202510
December 202414
November 202417
October 202414
September 202416

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248

A total of 287 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202528
May 202536
April 202522
March 202524
February 202520
January 202523
December 202421
November 202425
October 202435
September 202434

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
September 20246

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247

High Crime Locations Heath Town in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order3
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Cheapside (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Grove Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Lincoln Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Long Ley (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Victoria Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Hobgate Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tremont Street (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1

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