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 January 2026 are around 199 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter's crime rate of 0.51 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (-16.16% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Market Street with total crimes: 13
  • King Street with total crimes: 11

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 January 2026 the St Peter's has recorded 199 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)
Ettingshall174 32,866 33,039 2
Heath Town185 23,208 22,925 3
Bilston East165 42,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low Hill123 72,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South142 52,107 52,054 6
East Park123 61,619 81,646 8
Graiseley108 91,527 91,915 7
Park119 81,714 71,581 9
Blakenhall107 101,511 101,464 10
Fallings Park86 121,507 111,402 11
Bilston North92 111,111 131,255 12
Bushbury North64 161,145 121,238 13
Oxley85 13848 17926 16
Spring Vale60 17938 14999 14
Merry Hill76 14855 15905 17
Wednesfield North70 15795 18926 15
Tettenhall Wightwick55 19849 16744 19
Penn59 18749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis44 20652 20638 20

St Peter's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 99 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (117 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (137 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (124 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (106 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202527
November 202523
October 202519
September 202514
August 202514
July 202517
June 202512
May 20259
April 202518
March 202523
February 202517

A total of 90 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20258
November 20255
October 202511
September 202513
August 20253
July 202513
June 20254
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 211 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202510
November 202519
October 202523
September 202522
August 202510
July 202523
June 202511
May 202515
April 202519
March 202526
February 202516

A total of 1248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202683
December 202599
November 2025117
October 2025137
September 2025124
August 2025106
July 2025124
June 202591
May 202594
April 2025104
March 202595
February 202574

A total of 345 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202516
November 202518
October 202534
September 202528
August 202544
July 202542
June 202528
May 202518
April 202538
March 202536
February 202526

A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20258
November 202515
October 20259
September 202511
August 202518
July 202521
June 202523
May 202520
April 202516
March 202521
February 202518

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202512
November 202516
October 202514
September 202520
August 202523
July 202529
June 202532
May 202532
April 202531
March 202533
February 202524

A total of 200 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202516
November 202521
October 202517
September 202516
August 202521
July 202516
June 202511
May 202515
April 202513
March 202519
February 202522

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20252
September 20253
August 20255
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20257
November 20254
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256

A total of 187 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202517
November 202520
October 202514
September 202521
August 202514
July 202512
June 202514
May 202517
April 202512
March 202519
February 202516

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 202510
October 20254
September 20254
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20253
November 202510
October 20256
September 202510
August 20257
July 20256
June 20258
May 202512
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20257
November 20257
October 20254
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20258

High Crime Locations St Peter's in January 2026

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs3
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. King Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Princess Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Oxley Lane (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Boscobel Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Temple Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Jameson Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Other theft2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1

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