Crime in Fallings Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,173 crimes were recorded in Fallings Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.7 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 Fallings Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Fallings Park
- Types of crime in Fallings Park
- Fallings Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fallings Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fallings Park
- Population and deprivation in Fallings Park
- Questions about crime in Fallings Park
- About this data
1,173 crimes were recorded in Fallings Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.7 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 485 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fallings Park has the 1,507th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fallings Park | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,173 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.7 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 13,079 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fallings Park was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,558 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (953). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 | 1,173 | 89.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,256 | 96.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,514 | 115.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,467 | 112.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,558 | 119.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,536 | 117.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,095 | 83.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,095 | 83.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 953 | 72.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 85 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 86 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 114 |
| September 2025 | 138 |
| August 2025 | 111 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fallings 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+25%) and public order (+17%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-59%) and burglary (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 485 | 37.1 | 1.08 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 164 | 12.5 | 1.51 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 8.8 | 1.30 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 6.5 | 1.32 | +5% |
| Public order | 62 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +17% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.7 | 0.73 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 4.3 | 0.28 | -59% |
| Other crime | 40 | 3.1 | 1.45 | +25% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.7 | 0.76 | -27% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.4 | 0.72 | +107% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.4 | 1.42 | -10% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 0.57 | -44% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.27 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +150% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fallings Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fallings Park recorded 485 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fallings Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fallings Park recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fallings Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fallings Park recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fallings Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fallings Park recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fallings Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fallings Park recorded 62 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 17% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fallings Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fallings Park recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fallings Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fallings Park recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fallings Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fallings Park recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fallings Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fallings Park recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fallings Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fallings Park recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fallings Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fallings Park recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fallings Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fallings Park recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fallings Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fallings Park recorded 6 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fallings Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fallings Park recorded 5 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 150% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fallings Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fallings Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fallings Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushbury South & Low Hill | 1,432 | 86.6 | -3% |
| Wednesfield South | 1,938 | 127.3 | +42% |
| Heath Town | 2,673 | 175.4 | +96% |
| Bushbury North | 1,014 | 74.9 | -16% |
| Wednesfield North | 749 | 68.4 | -24% |
| Oxley | 1,130 | 80.2 | -11% |
| St Peters | 3,528 | 230.6 | +157% |
| East Park | 1,448 | 98.3 | +10% |
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 Fallings Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 199 |
| On or near Dryden Road | 54 |
| On or near Chesterton Road | 47 |
| On or near Betjeman Place | 37 |
| On or near Westcroft Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Helmsley Road | 29 |
| On or near Meredith Road | 25 |
| On or near Keats Grove | 24 |
| On or near Carlyle Grove | 23 |
| On or near Newman Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fallings 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 | 475 | 40.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 325 | 27.7% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 6.5% |
| Not recorded | 56 | 4.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Fallings Park has an estimated population of 13,079. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fallings Park sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fallings Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.0% |
| Social rented homes | 28.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 36.9% |
Is Fallings Park a safe place to live?
Fallings Park recorded 89.7 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 Fallings Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 485 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (164).
Is crime in Fallings Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fallings Park was down 7% on the year before: 1,173 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,256 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fallings Park?
Fallings 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 Fallings Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.