Crime Rate in Wednesfield South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wednesfield South

The total recorded crimes in Wednesfield South, Wolverhampton, UK in July 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wednesfield South crime rate of 6.22 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 Wednesfield South, encompassing approximately 27,969 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (4.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
Wednesfield South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Holberg Grove with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

How safe is Wednesfield South?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Wednesfield South reported a higher crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 2,107 crimes compared to 1,618. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wednesfield South witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Wednesfield South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 2,054 crimes compared to 1,658. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wednesfield South witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wolverhampton, Wednesfield South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wednesfield South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wednesfield South has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 6.22 ranking 5th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Wednesfield South crimes were 2,107. The crime rate of Wednesfield South in 2024 was 75.33 (year) or 6.28 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wednesfield South were around 2,054 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.44 (year) or 6.12 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wednesfield South)CrimesRank (Wednesfield South)CrimesRank (Wednesfield South)
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
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
Tettenhall Wightwick89 12849 16744 19
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

Wednesfield South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (59 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 717 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202573
May 202549
April 202551
March 202554
February 202579
January 202563
December 202470
November 202466
October 202476
September 202460

A total of 360 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202545
May 202547
April 202542
March 202533
February 202528
January 202513
December 202419
November 202419
October 202425
September 202459

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 20259
January 202515
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 202415

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202512
April 202514
March 202513
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202414
October 202419
September 202414

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202516
May 202522
April 202521
March 202522
February 202526
January 202515
December 202411
November 202420
October 202415
September 202416

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20258
April 202510
March 20257
February 20251
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
September 20243

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 202511
April 202516
March 20256
February 202514
January 202515
December 202410
November 202419
October 202418
September 20248

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20249

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Wednesfield South in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences20
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
2. Holberg Grove (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
5. New Cross Avenue (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Portchester Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
8. Portcullis Drive (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Pritchard Avenue (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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