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 May 2025 are around 251 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter's crime rate of 0.64 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (-9.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 19
  • Market Street with total crimes: 14
  • Police Station 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 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 May 2025 the St Peter's has recorded 251 crimes with crime rate of 0.68 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)
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
Park129 71,714 71,581 9
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

St Peter's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202519
March 202526
February 202516
January 202519
December 202426
November 202419
October 202423
September 202419
August 20242
July 202424
June 202450
May 202420

A total of 1365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 105.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 2025104
March 202595
February 202574
January 2025115
December 2024105
November 202485
October 2024102
September 2024107
August 20242
July 2024104
June 2024246
May 2024132

A total of 241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202519
February 202522
January 202520
December 202419
November 202421
October 202419
September 202422
August 20241
July 202420
June 202430
May 202420

A total of 188 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 202519
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 202416
October 202417
September 202418
August 20241
July 202412
June 20248
May 202415

A total of 393 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202531
March 202533
February 202524
January 202523
December 202426
November 202426
October 202430
September 202436
July 202430
June 202474
May 202428

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 20244
November 202413
October 202415
September 20248
July 20247
June 202436
May 20245

A total of 89 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
September 202410
August 20241
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 257 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202518
March 202523
February 202517
January 202516
December 202421
November 202425
October 20248
September 202412
August 20242
July 202432
June 202452
May 202422

A total of 75 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
July 20244
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 414 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202538
March 202536
February 202526
January 202525
December 202417
November 202422
October 202421
September 202419
August 20241
July 202455
June 202478
May 202458

A total of 233 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202521
February 202518
January 202510
December 202416
November 202426
October 202420
September 202411
August 20241
July 202415
June 202446
May 202413

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 202413
September 20243
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246

High Crime Locations St Peter's in May 2025

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

1. King Street (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Princes Square (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Wheeler'S Fold (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Princess Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Wolverhampton (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
8. Westbury Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
9. Berry Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1

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