Crime Rate in St Peter's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Peter's

The total recorded crimes in St Peter's, Wolverhampton, UK in July 2025 are around 313 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter's crime rate of 0.80 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 St Peter's, encompassing approximately 393,143 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (124) incidents (36.26% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 42
  • Market Street with total crimes: 34
  • Princes Square with total crimes: 17

How safe is St Peter's?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, St Peter's reported a higher crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 3,842 crimes compared to 1,618. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Peter's witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, St Peter's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 3,626 crimes compared to 1,658. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Peter's witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Peter's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Peter's has recorded 313 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total St Peter's crimes were 3,842. The crime rate of St Peter's in 2024 was 9.77 (year) or 0.81 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Peter's were around 3,626 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.22 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)
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
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

St Peter's 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 124 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (104 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (95 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (115 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 105 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (102 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 989 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 98.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025124
June 202591
May 202594
April 2025104
March 202595
February 202574
January 2025115
December 2024105
November 202485
October 2024102

A total of 197 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202511
May 202515
April 202519
March 202526
February 202516
January 202519
December 202426
November 202419
October 202423

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202528
May 202518
April 202538
March 202536
February 202526
January 202525
December 202417
November 202422
October 202421

A total of 160 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202517
April 202512
March 202519
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 202416
October 202417

A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202523
May 202520
April 202516
March 202521
February 202518
January 202510
December 202416
November 202426
October 202420

A total of 286 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202532
May 202532
April 202531
March 202533
February 202524
January 202523
December 202426
November 202426
October 202430

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202515
April 202513
March 202519
February 202522
January 202520
December 202419
November 202421
October 202419

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20254
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 20259
April 202518
March 202523
February 202517
January 202516
December 202421
November 202425
October 20248

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202512
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 20244
November 202413
October 202415

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 202413

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242

High Crime Locations St Peter's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Peter's postcode area is presented below.

1. King Street (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting22
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
2. Market Street (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Possession of weapons2
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Princes Square (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Princess Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Wolverhampton (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
8. Hunter Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
9. Reansway Square (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Berry Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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