Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Wolverhampton, UK in July 2025 are around 145 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.34 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (36.17% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 7
  • Rupert Street with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • 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 areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • 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 July 2025 the Park has recorded 145 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
St Peter's313 13,842 13,626 1
Ettingshall232 22,866 33,039 2
Heath Town231 33,208 22,925 3
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
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

Park 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 64 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 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 (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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 560 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202547
May 202552
April 202553
March 202559
February 202545
January 202547
December 202443
November 202454
October 202464
September 202432

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 202520
April 202513
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202420
October 202426
September 202417

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 202412
October 202411
September 20245

A total of 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202516
May 202514
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 202521
December 202412
November 202413
October 202427
September 202419

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20243

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20259
April 20259
March 202512
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 202413
September 202411

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20257
April 20258
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 202410
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
September 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
September 20244

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Park in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rupert Street (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Cranmore Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Avondale Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Kingsland Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
8. Middle Vauxhall (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Westland Gardens (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clarendon Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2

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