Crime in East Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,448 crimes were recorded in East Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in East Park at a glance
- Crime trends in East Park
- Types of crime in East Park
- East Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Park
- Population and deprivation in East Park
- Questions about crime in East Park
- About this data
1,448 crimes were recorded in East Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 677 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Park has the 1,281st highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Park | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,448 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.3 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 14,725 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Park was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,160 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,448). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,448 | 98.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,549 | 105.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,848 | 125.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,876 | 127.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,147 | 145.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,160 | 146.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,614 | 109.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,579 | 107.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,583 | 107.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 133 |
| June 2026 | 124 |
| May 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 131 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 140 |
| December 2025 | 114 |
| November 2025 | 128 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 125 |
| August 2025 | 122 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+45%) and drugs (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-66%) and burglary (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 677 | 46.0 | 1.34 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 9.3 | 1.37 | -9% |
| Other theft | 129 | 8.8 | 1.37 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 113 | 7.7 | 1.56 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 6.4 | 0.77 | -12% |
| Public order | 69 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +3% |
| Burglary | 56 | 3.8 | 1.08 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 3.0 | 0.19 | -66% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.5 | 1.19 | -16% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.8 | 0.56 | +12% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.7 | 1.26 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.6 | 1.68 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.74 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Park recorded 677 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 46.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Park recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Park recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Park recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Park recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Park recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Park recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Park recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Park recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Park recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Park recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Park recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Park recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston North | 853 | 70.7 | -28% |
| Heath Town | 2,673 | 175.4 | +78% |
| Ettingshall North | 1,411 | 88.3 | -10% |
| Wednesfield South | 1,938 | 127.3 | +29% |
| Bilston South | 2,558 | 142.8 | +45% |
| St Peters | 3,528 | 230.6 | +134% |
| Blakenhall | 1,423 | 104.4 | +6% |
| Fallings Park | 1,173 | 89.7 | -9% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in East Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near Tyburn Road | 56 |
| On or near St Matthew Street | 54 |
| On or near Coventry Street | 38 |
| On or near Alcester Drive | 36 |
| On or near Bedford Street | 34 |
| On or near Brickkiln Street | 31 |
| On or near Hill Road | 31 |
| On or near Chillington Street | 29 |
| On or near St Giles Crescent | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 642 | 44.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 442 | 30.5% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 77 | 5.3% |
| Not recorded | 44 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
East Park has an estimated population of 14,725. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Park sits in decile 1.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.2% |
| Social rented homes | 36.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 45.7% |
Is East Park a safe place to live?
East Park recorded 98.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in East Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 677 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (137).
Is crime in East Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Park was down 7% on the year before: 1,448 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,549 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Park?
East Park is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to East Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.