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 March 2025 are around 304 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter's crime rate of 0.77 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (28.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 24
  • King Street with total crimes: 18
  • A449 with total crimes: 13

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Peter's has recorded 304 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)
Ettingshall229 32,866 33,039 2
Heath Town253 23,208 22,925 3
Bilston East176 42,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low Hill140 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South161 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley135 71,527 91,915 7
Park119 91,714 71,581 9
East Park119 81,619 81,646 8
Blakenhall110 101,511 101,464 10
Fallings Park109 111,507 111,402 11
Bilston North103 121,111 131,255 12
Bushbury North95 131,145 121,238 13
Spring Vale75 14938 14999 14
Wednesfield North63 18795 18926 15
Merry Hill68 15855 15905 17
Oxley66 17848 17926 16
Tettenhall Wightwick67 16849 16744 19
Penn61 19749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis56 20652 20638 20

St Peter's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (107 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (246 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (132 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (58 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202517
January 202516
December 202421
November 202425
October 20248
September 202412
August 20242
July 202432
June 202452
May 202422
April 202425

A total of 274 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202516
January 202519
December 202426
November 202419
October 202423
September 202419
August 20242
July 202424
June 202450
May 202420
April 202430

A total of 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202524
January 202523
December 202426
November 202426
October 202430
September 202436
July 202430
June 202474
May 202428
April 202439

A total of 238 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202522
January 202520
December 202419
November 202421
October 202419
September 202422
August 20241
July 202420
June 202430
May 202420
April 202425

A total of 217 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202518
January 202510
December 202416
November 202426
October 202420
September 202411
August 20241
July 202415
June 202446
May 202413
April 202420

A total of 1278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202595
February 202574
January 2025115
December 2024105
November 202485
October 2024102
September 2024107
August 20242
July 2024104
June 2024246
May 2024132
April 2024111

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412
April 20245

A total of 376 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202526
January 202525
December 202417
November 202422
October 202421
September 202419
August 20241
July 202455
June 202478
May 202458
April 202418

A total of 84 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
September 202410
August 20241
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 172 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 202416
October 202417
September 202418
August 20241
July 202412
June 20248
May 202415
April 202413

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 20244
November 202413
October 202415
September 20248
July 20247
June 202436
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
July 20244
June 202418
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 202413
September 20243
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20243

High Crime Locations St Peter's in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total24
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. King Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. A449 (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total12
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Princess Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
6. Wolverhampton (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
7. Market Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wheeler'S Fold (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
9. Oxley Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Brockhurst Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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