Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Wolverhampton, UK in May 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.30 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-1.89% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Gamesfield Green with total crimes: 5
  • New Hampton Road West 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 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 May 2025 the Park has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 0.32 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (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
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

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 202413
September 202411
July 20245
June 202428
May 20246

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 712 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202553
March 202559
February 202545
January 202547
December 202443
November 202454
October 202464
September 202432
July 202475
June 2024118
May 202470

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 206 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 202521
December 202412
November 202413
October 202427
September 202419
July 202415
June 202438
May 202423

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 202412
October 202411
September 20245
July 20244
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 202410
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
July 202410
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
September 20242
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202420
October 202426
September 202417
July 202415
June 202424
May 20243

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Park in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting20
Public order1
2. Gamesfield Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. New Hampton Road West (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Meadow Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kingsland Road (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park Dale East (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Newbridge Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Crawford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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