Crime in Heath Town: statistics, rates and trends
2,673 crimes were recorded in Heath Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 175.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Heath Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Heath Town
- Types of crime in Heath Town
- Heath Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heath Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heath Town
- Population and deprivation in Heath Town
- Questions about crime in Heath Town
- About this data
2,673 crimes were recorded in Heath Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 175.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 1,236 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Heath Town has the 280th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Heath Town | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,673 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 175.4 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 15,243 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Heath Town was highest in the year to July 2022 (5,774 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,673). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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 | 2,673 | 175.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,909 | 190.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,344 | 219.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,077 | 333.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,774 | 378.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,308 | 282.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,714 | 243.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,127 | 270.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,340 | 284.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 267 |
| June 2026 | 240 |
| May 2026 | 265 |
| April 2026 | 191 |
| March 2026 | 220 |
| February 2026 | 203 |
| January 2026 | 185 |
| December 2025 | 218 |
| November 2025 | 218 |
| October 2025 | 229 |
| September 2025 | 192 |
| August 2025 | 245 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Heath Town 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, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other crime (+17%) and shoplifting (+13%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-58%) and burglary (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,236 | 81.1 | 2.37 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 345 | 22.6 | 2.73 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 192 | 12.6 | 1.86 | -8% |
| Public order | 175 | 11.5 | 1.73 | +4% |
| Other theft | 154 | 10.1 | 1.58 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 131 | 8.6 | 1.74 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 6.5 | 0.42 | -58% |
| Drugs | 76 | 5.0 | 1.52 | +3% |
| Burglary | 66 | 4.3 | 1.22 | -27% |
| Other crime | 48 | 3.1 | 1.49 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 46 | 3.0 | 3.11 | -23% |
| Robbery | 45 | 3.0 | 2.19 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 37 | 2.4 | 1.44 | +6% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.5 | 1.83 | -8% |
Violence and sexual offences in Heath Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heath Town recorded 1,236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (81.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 46.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Heath Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heath Town recorded 345 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Heath Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heath Town recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Heath Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heath Town recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Heath Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heath Town recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Heath Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heath Town recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Heath Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heath Town recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Heath Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heath Town recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Heath Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heath Town recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Heath Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heath Town recorded 48 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 17% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Heath Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heath Town recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Heath Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heath Town recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Heath Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Heath Town recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Heath Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Heath Town recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Heath Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Heath Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heath Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushbury South & Low Hill | 1,432 | 86.6 | -51% |
| East Park | 1,448 | 98.3 | -44% |
| St Peters | 3,528 | 230.6 | +31% |
| Fallings Park | 1,173 | 89.7 | -49% |
| Wednesfield South | 1,938 | 127.3 | -27% |
| Ettingshall North | 1,411 | 88.3 | -50% |
| Park | 1,578 | 102.8 | -41% |
| Bilston North | 853 | 70.7 | -60% |
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 Heath Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 253 |
| On or near Cheapside | 221 |
| On or near Grove Street | 162 |
| On or near Parking Area | 159 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 127 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 105 |
| On or near Clarence Street | 79 |
| On or near Fold Street | 63 |
| On or near Hobgate Road | 61 |
| On or near Ryton Close | 54 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heath Town 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 | 1,012 | 37.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 803 | 30.0% |
| Under investigation | 254 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 214 | 8.0% |
| Not recorded | 99 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 83 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 79 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 2.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 28 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Heath Town has an estimated population of 15,243. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heath Town sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Heath Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.4% |
| Social rented homes | 47.6% |
| Private rented homes | 23.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 41.0% |
Is Heath Town a safe place to live?
Heath Town recorded 175.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Heath Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (345).
Is crime in Heath Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heath Town was down 8% on the year before: 2,673 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,909 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Heath Town?
Heath Town 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 Heath Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.