Crime Rate in Wednesfield North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wednesfield North

The total recorded crimes in Wednesfield North, Wolverhampton, UK in March 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wednesfield North crime rate of 2.37 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wednesfield North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Leveson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Griffiths Drive with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wednesfield North has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 18th 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.

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
Merry Hill68 15855 15905 17
Oxley66 17848 17926 16
Tettenhall Wightwick67 16849 16744 19
Penn61 19749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis56 20652 20638 20

Wednesfield North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202526
January 202522
December 202436
November 202431
October 202432
September 202421
July 202441
June 202464
May 202435
April 202424

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 202410
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 202412
September 20243
July 20247
June 202416
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Wednesfield North in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Leveson Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
3. Griffiths Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gorey Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Measham Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Prestwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Adey Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Park Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Brindley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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