Crime Rate in Tettenhall Wightwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tettenhall Wightwick

The total recorded crimes in Tettenhall Wightwick, Wolverhampton, UK in May 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tettenhall Wightwick crime rate of 3.93 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 Tettenhall Wightwick, encompassing approximately 23,162 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (39.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Tettenhall Wightwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandy Hollow with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Cygnet Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Tettenhall Wightwick?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Tettenhall Wightwick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 849 crimes compared to 1618.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Tettenhall Wightwick recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Tettenhall Wightwick had fewer crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 744 crimes compared to 1,658. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Tettenhall Wightwick recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tettenhall Wightwick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tettenhall Wightwick has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 3.93 ranking 13th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Tettenhall Wightwick crimes were 849. The crime rate of Tettenhall Wightwick in 2024 was 36.65 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tettenhall Wightwick were around 744 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.12 (year) or 2.68 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tettenhall Wightwick)CrimesRank (Tettenhall Wightwick)CrimesRank (Tettenhall Wightwick)
St Peter's251 23,842 13,626 1
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
Spring Vale82 14938 14999 14
Wednesfield North69 17795 18926 15
Merry Hill72 16855 15905 17
Penn51 20749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis62 19652 20638 20

Tettenhall Wightwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202528
March 202525
February 202517
January 202521
December 202419
November 202427
October 202427
September 202429
July 202432
June 202438
May 202422

A total of 345 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202528
March 202520
February 20258
January 202526
December 202410
November 202436
October 202452
September 202426
July 202438
June 202448
May 202414

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
September 20243
July 20242
June 202422
May 20242

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Tettenhall Wightwick in May 2025

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

1. Sandy Hollow (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting20
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Burglary1
3. Cygnet Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
4. Denham Gardens (Map)
Total4
Burglary4
5. Windsor Gardens (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Studley Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Martham Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Leacote Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oak Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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