Crime Rate in Tettenhall Wightwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tettenhall Wightwick

The total recorded crimes in Tettenhall Wightwick, Wolverhampton, UK in July 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tettenhall Wightwick crime rate of 3.84 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Tettenhall Wightwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandy Hollow with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Tettenhall Wightwick has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 3.84 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tettenhall Wightwick)CrimesRank (Tettenhall Wightwick)CrimesRank (Tettenhall Wightwick)
St Peter's313 13,842 13,626 1
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
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

Tettenhall Wightwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
September 20243

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 289 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202515
May 202539
April 202528
March 202520
February 20258
January 202526
December 202410
November 202436
October 202452
September 202426

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202527
May 202522
April 202528
March 202525
February 202517
January 202521
December 202419
November 202427
October 202427
September 202429

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Tettenhall Wightwick in July 2025

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

1. Sandy Hollow (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Broadway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Teotta Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. High Meadows (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Oak Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Meadow View (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fox Hollow (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Robbery1
10. Willow Bank (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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