Crime Rate in Heath Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath Town

The total recorded crimes in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, UK in May 2025 are around 262 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath Town crime rate of 4.87 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (37.66% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
Heath Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Cheapside with total crimes: 19

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 May 2025 the Heath Town has recorded 262 crimes with crime rate of 4.87 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heath Town)CrimesRank (Heath Town)CrimesRank (Heath Town)
St Peter's251 23,842 13,626 1
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
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

Heath Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (216 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (134 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025106
April 202577
March 2025126
February 202596
January 2025104
December 2024104
November 202495
October 2024105
September 2024107
July 202495
June 2024216
May 2024134

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202519
March 202517
February 202518
January 202522
December 202419
November 202419
October 202427
September 202418
July 202423
June 202448
May 202426

A total of 189 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202510
February 202515
January 202510
December 202414
November 202417
October 202414
September 202416
July 202417
June 202430
May 202421

A total of 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 195 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202514
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 202413
September 202418
July 202416
June 202444
May 202423

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20258
February 202511
January 202515
December 202423
November 202415
October 202426
September 202417
July 202417
June 202420
May 202424

A total of 356 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202522
March 202524
February 202520
January 202523
December 202421
November 202425
October 202435
September 202434
July 202432
June 202464
May 202420

A total of 229 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202522
February 202512
January 202516
December 202420
November 202417
October 202420
September 202417
July 202415
June 202434
May 202422

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 202510
December 20243
November 20247
October 202419
September 20247
July 20248
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 202411
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
September 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Heath Town in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Robbery2
Other theft1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Cheapside (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting13
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
5. Victoria Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
6. Grove Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
7. Jeremiah Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
8. Clarence Street (Map)
Total7
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. New Heath Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Hobgate Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1

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