Crime Rate in Spring Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spring Vale

The total recorded crimes in Spring Vale, Wolverhampton, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spring Vale crime rate of 2.29 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 Spring Vale, encompassing approximately 24,893 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (27.59% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Spring Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodcross Street with total crimes: 7
  • Mount Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ettingshall Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Spring Vale?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Spring Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 938 crimes compared to 1618.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Spring Vale recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Spring Vale had fewer crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 999 crimes compared to 1,658. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Spring Vale recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wolverhampton, Spring Vale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Spring Vale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Spring Vale has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 2.29 ranking 19th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Spring Vale crimes were 938. The crime rate of Spring Vale in 2024 was 37.68 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Spring Vale were around 999 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.13 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Spring Vale)CrimesRank (Spring Vale)CrimesRank (Spring Vale)
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
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
Oxley80 14848 17926 16
Wednesfield North76 16795 18926 15
Merry Hill64 17855 15905 17
Penn58 18749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis43 20652 20638 20

Spring Vale 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 37 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202529
May 202537
April 202530
March 202532
February 202515
January 202545
December 202433
November 202432
October 202431
September 202443

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251
September 20242

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 202511
April 202513
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 202410

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20259
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 202414

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20247

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

High Crime Locations Spring Vale in July 2025

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

1. Woodcross Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime1
2. Mount Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Ettingshall Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Kenilworth Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Sherrans Dell (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
7. Laburnum Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Needwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Norbury Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pugh Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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