Crime Rate in Tettenhall Wightwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tettenhall Wightwick

The total recorded crimes in Tettenhall Wightwick, Wolverhampton, UK in March 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tettenhall Wightwick crime rate of 2.89 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Tettenhall Wightwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandy Hollow with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Kingsley Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Tettenhall Wightwick has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 2.89 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)
St Peter's304 13,842 13,626 1
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
Penn61 19749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis56 20652 20638 20

Tettenhall Wightwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202517
January 202521
December 202419
November 202427
October 202427
September 202429
July 202432
June 202438
May 202422
April 202421

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247
April 202412

A total of 288 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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
April 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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
April 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Tettenhall Wightwick in March 2025

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

1. Sandy Hollow (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Public order1
3. Kingsley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Vale Head Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. School Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tor Lodge Drive (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Quail Green (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Firsway (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Wellesbourne Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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