Crime in East Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,475 crimes were recorded in East Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of East Park
- Questions about crime in East Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (679), criminal damage and arson (142) and other theft (133) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,235th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | East Park | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,475 | 27,937 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.2 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,725 | 281,251 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in East Park of any year here (1,475 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,475 | 100.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,558 | 105.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,823 | 123.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,850 | 125.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,160 | 146.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,137 | 145.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,665 | 113.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,579 | 107.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,576 | 107.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 149 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, East Park recorded notably more possession of weapons (89% above the national rate), vehicle crime (57% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (43% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (85% below) and drugs (36% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 88 to 133 and drugs rose from 25 to 31, while anti-social behaviour fell from 126 to 35 and other crime fell from 47 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 679 | 46.1 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 142 | 9.6 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Other theft | 133 | 9.0 | 6.4 | +51% |
| Vehicle crime | 115 | 7.8 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 6.5 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Public order | 77 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Burglary | 63 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 2.4 | 15.4 | -72% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -28% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 1.8 | 1.0 | +12% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.8 | 1.4 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Park; the highest is St Peters, Wolverhampton (234.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Bilston North (72.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston North | 878 | 72.8 | -27% |
| Heath Town | 2,678 | 175.7 | +75% |
| Ettingshall North | 1,428 | 89.3 | -11% |
| Wednesfield South | 1,961 | 128.8 | +29% |
| Bilston South | 2,599 | 145.1 | +45% |
| St Peters | 3,586 | 234.4 | +134% |
| Blakenhall | 1,399 | 102.6 | +2% |
| Fallings Park | 1,150 | 87.9 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in East Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 79 |
| On or near Tyburn Road | 60 |
| On or near St Matthew Street | 53 |
| On or near Coventry Street | 38 |
| On or near Alcester Drive | 35 |
| On or near Hill Road | 33 |
| On or near Bedford Street | 32 |
| On or near Brickkiln Street | 32 |
| On or near Chillington Street | 32 |
| On or near Ashbourne Road | 29 |
Of the 1,440 crimes in East Park with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 635 | 44.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 450 | 31.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 155 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 66 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
East Park has an estimated population of 14,725 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (6.2%, against 3.4%) and more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Park average decile 1.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | East Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 45.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is East Park a safe place to live?
East Park recorded 100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,235th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in East Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 679 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (142).
Is crime in East Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Park was down 5% on the year before: 1,475 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,558 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Park?
About 14,725 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Park?
East Park is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.