Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Wolverhampton, UK in March 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.28 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 Park, encompassing approximately 424,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (31.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingsland Road with total crimes: 12
  • Westland Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Park?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Park reported a higher crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 1,714 crimes compared to 1,618. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Park had fewer crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 1,581 crimes compared to 1,658. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Park has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 0.49 ranking 9th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Park crimes were 1,714. The crime rate of Park in 2024 was 8.65 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park were around 1,581 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.52 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)
St Peter's304 13,842 13,626 1
Ettingshall229 32,866 33,039 2
Heath Town253 23,208 22,925 3
Bilston East176 42,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low Hill140 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South161 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley135 71,527 91,915 7
East Park119 81,619 81,646 8
Blakenhall110 101,511 101,464 10
Fallings Park109 111,507 111,402 11
Bilston North103 121,111 131,255 12
Bushbury North95 131,145 121,238 13
Spring Vale75 14938 14999 14
Wednesfield North63 18795 18926 15
Merry Hill68 15855 15905 17
Oxley66 17848 17926 16
Tettenhall Wightwick67 16849 16744 19
Penn61 19749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis56 20652 20638 20

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (19 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 657 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202559
February 202545
January 202547
December 202443
November 202454
October 202464
September 202432
July 202475
June 2024118
May 202470
April 202450

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 202412
October 202411
September 20245
July 20244
June 202420
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 204 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 202521
December 202412
November 202413
October 202427
September 202419
July 202415
June 202438
May 202423
April 202421

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
July 202416
June 202422
May 202416
April 202411

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 202410
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
July 202410
June 202416
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 202413
September 202411
July 20245
June 202428
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202420
October 202426
September 202417
July 202415
June 202424
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
September 20242
July 20243
June 202410
April 20243

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

High Crime Locations Park in March 2025

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

1. Kingsland Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Westland Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Middle Vauxhall (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Clarendon Street (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Summerfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Newbridge Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Crawford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hartley Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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