Crime Rate in Wednesfield South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wednesfield South

The total recorded crimes in Wednesfield South, Wolverhampton, UK in March 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wednesfield South crime rate of 5.76 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-31.65% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (17.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
Wednesfield South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Holberg Grove with total crimes: 11

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wednesfield South has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 5.76 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.

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
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
Tettenhall Wightwick67 16849 16744 19
Penn61 19749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis56 20652 20638 20

Wednesfield South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (94 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (41 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 751 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202579
January 202563
December 202470
November 202466
October 202476
September 202460
July 202452
June 2024106
May 202468
April 202457

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202526
January 202515
December 202411
November 202420
October 202415
September 202416
July 202426
June 202430
May 202417
April 202412

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 404 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202528
January 202513
December 202419
November 202419
October 202425
September 202459
July 202444
June 202494
May 202429
April 202441

A total of 188 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202414
October 202419
September 202414
July 202419
June 202440
May 202417
April 202426

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 202515
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 202415
July 20249
June 202430
May 202411
April 202412

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20241
July 202415
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248

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
March 20256
February 202514
January 202515
December 202410
November 202419
October 202418
September 20248
July 20246
June 202414
May 202418
April 20249

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243

High Crime Locations Wednesfield South in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Holberg Grove (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. New Cross Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. High Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. A4124 (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
10. Bluebell Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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