Crime Rate in Wednesfield South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wednesfield South

The total recorded crimes in Wednesfield South, Wolverhampton, UK in February 2026 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wednesfield South crime rate of 5.08 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wednesfield South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Holberg Grove with total crimes: 12
  • New Cross Avenue 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wednesfield South)CrimesRank (Wednesfield South)CrimesRank (Wednesfield South)
St Peter'sNA NA3,842 13,626 1
EttingshallNA NA2,866 33,039 2
Heath TownNA NA3,208 22,925 3
Bilston EastNA NA2,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low HillNA NA2,050 62,455 5
GraiseleyNA NA1,527 91,915 7
ParkNA NA1,714 71,581 9
East ParkNA NA1,619 81,646 8
BlakenhallNA NA1,511 101,464 10
Fallings ParkNA NA1,507 111,402 11
Bilston NorthNA NA1,111 131,255 12
Bushbury NorthNA NA1,145 121,238 13
Spring ValeNA NA938 14999 14
Wednesfield NorthNA NA795 18926 15
Merry HillNA NA855 15905 17
OxleyNA NA848 17926 16
Tettenhall WightwickNA NA849 16744 19
PennNA NA749 19785 18
Tettenhall RegisNA NA652 20638 20

Wednesfield South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 396 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202619
December 202524
November 202540
October 202526
September 202515
August 202525
July 202530
June 202545
May 202547
April 202542
March 202533
February 202528

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20253
November 20254
October 20254
September 20256
August 20254
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20266
December 20257
November 20256
October 20254
September 20257
August 20258
July 202512
June 20257
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 20259

A total of 767 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202666
January 202658
December 202544
November 202554
October 202546
September 202560
August 202557
July 202576
June 202573
May 202549
April 202551
March 202554
February 202579

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202610
December 202516
November 202522
October 202518
September 202512
August 202512
July 202510
June 202513
May 202512
April 202514
March 202513
February 20257

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202610
December 20258
November 202513
October 202518
September 20258
August 202511
July 20258
June 202512
May 202511
April 202516
March 20256
February 202514

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202611
December 202511
November 202512
October 20258
September 202515
August 202511
July 20255
June 20256
May 20258
April 202510
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
July 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20256
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202617
December 20256
November 20259
October 202512
September 202517
August 202527
July 202517
June 202516
May 202522
April 202521
March 202522
February 202526

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20254
August 20254
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20253
September 20251
July 20252
June 20254
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20253
September 20255
August 20253
July 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
October 20252
September 20257
August 20256
July 20252
June 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253

High Crime Locations Wednesfield South in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences14
Vehicle crime4
Public order3
Other crime2
Shoplifting1
2. Holberg Grove (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
3. New Cross Avenue (Map)
Total9
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Castlebridge Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
8. Hylstone Crescent (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Portcullis Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1

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