Crime Rate in Wednesfield South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wednesfield South

The total recorded crimes in Wednesfield South, Wolverhampton, UK in May 2025 are around 171 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wednesfield South crime rate of 6.11 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-3.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (11.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
Wednesfield South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holberg Grove with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket 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 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 May 2025 the Wednesfield South has recorded 171 crimes with crime rate of 6.11 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wednesfield South)CrimesRank (Wednesfield South)CrimesRank (Wednesfield South)
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
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
Wednesfield North69 17795 18926 15
Merry Hill72 16855 15905 17
Penn51 20749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis62 19652 20638 20

Wednesfield South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 202522
February 202526
January 202515
December 202411
November 202420
October 202415
September 202416
July 202426
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20257
February 20251
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20241
July 202415
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 794 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202551
March 202554
February 202579
January 202563
December 202470
November 202466
October 202476
September 202460
July 202452
June 2024106
May 202468

A total of 188 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202513
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202414
October 202419
September 202414
July 202419
June 202440
May 202417

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 20259
January 202515
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 202415
July 20249
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 452 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202542
March 202533
February 202528
January 202513
December 202419
November 202419
October 202425
September 202459
July 202444
June 202494
May 202429

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 20256
February 202514
January 202515
December 202410
November 202419
October 202418
September 20248
July 20246
June 202414
May 202418

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

High Crime Locations Wednesfield South in May 2025

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

1. Holberg Grove (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting23
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. New Cross Avenue (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting1
7. Wood End Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Wednesfield Way (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Birchfields Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. High Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1

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