Crime in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale: statistics, rates and trends
861 crimes were recorded in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale at a glance
- Crime trends in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
- Types of crime in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
- Ettingshall South & Spring Vale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
- Population and deprivation in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
- Questions about crime in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
- About this data
861 crimes were recorded in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 459 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ettingshall South & Spring Vale has the 2,482nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ettingshall South & Spring Vale | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 861 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.3 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 13,601 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,404 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (861). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 861 | 63.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 936 | 68.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,032 | 75.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,113 | 81.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,404 | 103.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,393 | 102.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,098 | 80.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,069 | 78.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 906 | 66.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale 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 vehicle crime.
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-63%) and public order (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 459 | 33.7 | 0.99 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 101 | 7.4 | 1.51 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 6.3 | 0.93 | +6% |
| Public order | 44 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -23% |
| Other theft | 36 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -20% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.5 | 0.71 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 1.8 | 0.12 | -63% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.7 | 0.80 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.3 | 0.16 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 0.91 | -20% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -38% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 0.38 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.54 | +500% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 53.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ettingshall South & Spring Vale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ettingshall South & Spring Vale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ettingshall South & Spring Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ettingshall North | 1,411 | 88.3 | +39% |
| Blakenhall | 1,423 | 104.4 | +65% |
| Bilston South | 2,558 | 142.8 | +126% |
| Bilston North | 853 | 70.7 | +12% |
| Penn | 584 | 44.9 | -29% |
| East Park | 1,448 | 98.3 | +55% |
| Graiseley | 1,282 | 89.8 | +42% |
| Heath Town | 2,673 | 175.4 | +177% |
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 Ettingshall South & Spring Vale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Woodcross Street | 48 |
| On or near Needwood Drive | 28 |
| On or near Falcon Crescent | 22 |
| On or near Meadow Lane | 20 |
| On or near Bevan Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Hilton Road | 18 |
| On or near Watson Road | 17 |
| On or near Pugh Road | 17 |
| On or near Hinchliffe Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Hateley Drive | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale 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 | 417 | 48.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 256 | 29.7% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 8.5% |
| Not recorded | 24 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.9% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
Ettingshall South & Spring Vale has an estimated population of 13,601. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ettingshall South & Spring Vale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
Is Ettingshall South & Spring Vale a safe place to live?
Ettingshall South & Spring Vale recorded 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Ettingshall South & Spring Vale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (101).
Is crime in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale was down 8% on the year before: 861 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 936 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ettingshall South & Spring Vale?
Ettingshall South & Spring Vale 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 Ettingshall South & Spring Vale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.