Crime Rate in Wednesfield North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wednesfield North

The total recorded crimes in Wednesfield North, Wolverhampton, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wednesfield North crime rate of 2.60 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 North, encompassing approximately 26,545 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-30.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
Wednesfield North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Higgs Road with total crimes: 10
  • Anslow Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Tonadine Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Wednesfield North?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Wednesfield North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 795 crimes compared to 1618.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wednesfield North recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Wednesfield North had fewer crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 926 crimes compared to 1,658. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wednesfield North recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wednesfield North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wednesfield North has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 17th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Wednesfield North crimes were 795. The crime rate of Wednesfield North in 2024 was 29.95 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wednesfield North were around 926 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.88 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wednesfield North)CrimesRank (Wednesfield North)CrimesRank (Wednesfield North)
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
Tettenhall Wightwick91 13849 16744 19
Spring Vale82 14938 14999 14
Merry Hill72 16855 15905 17
Penn51 20749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis62 19652 20638 20

Wednesfield North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (7 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202543
March 202531
February 202526
January 202522
December 202436
November 202431
October 202432
September 202421
July 202441
June 202464
May 202435

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 202410
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 202412
September 20243
July 20247
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
July 202412
May 20245

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Wednesfield North in May 2025

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

1. Higgs Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Anslow Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Tonadine Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Overseal Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Griffiths Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rogers Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sandy Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Prestwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Wymering Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Raj Kumar Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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