Crime in Heath Town: statistics, rates and trends
2,678 crimes were recorded in Heath Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 175.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Heath Town
- Questions about crime in Heath Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,225), shoplifting (342) and criminal damage and arson (191) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 280th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Heath Town | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,678 | 27,937 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 175.7 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,243 | 281,251 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Heath Town of any year here (2,678 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,678 | 175.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,902 | 190.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,296 | 216.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,935 | 323.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,761 | 377.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,441 | 291.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,689 | 242.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,097 | 268.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,351 | 285.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 250 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heath Town recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.2 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (59% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 23 to 29 and public order rose from 162 to 189, while anti-social behaviour fell from 225 to 97 and burglary fell from 91 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,225 | 80.4 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 342 | 22.4 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 191 | 12.5 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Public order | 189 | 12.4 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Other theft | 162 | 10.6 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 132 | 8.7 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 6.4 | 15.4 | -57% |
| Drugs | 73 | 4.8 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Burglary | 64 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -30% |
| Other crime | 47 | 3.1 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 47 | 3.1 | 1.0 | -19% |
| Robbery | 42 | 2.8 | 1.4 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 2.5 | 1.7 | +15% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 1.9 | 0.8 | +26% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heath Town; 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 Heath Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushbury South & Low Hill | 1,408 | 85.1 | -52% |
| East Park | 1,475 | 100.2 | -43% |
| St Peters | 3,586 | 234.4 | +33% |
| Fallings Park | 1,150 | 87.9 | -50% |
| Wednesfield South | 1,961 | 128.8 | -27% |
| Ettingshall North | 1,428 | 89.3 | -49% |
| Park | 1,643 | 107.0 | -39% |
| Bilston North | 878 | 72.8 | -59% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Heath Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (248).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 248 |
| On or near Cheapside | 222 |
| On or near Parking Area | 164 |
| On or near Grove Street | 156 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 132 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 99 |
| On or near Clarence Street | 75 |
| On or near Hobgate Road | 63 |
| On or near Fold Street | 62 |
| On or near Ryton Close | 55 |
Of the 2,581 crimes in Heath Town with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 97 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,013 | 39.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 792 | 30.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 280 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 204 | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 85 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 83 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 69 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 30 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Heath Town has an estimated population of 15,243 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (48%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (9.1%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (45%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heath Town average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Heath Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 45.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 47.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 41.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Heath Town a safe place to live?
Heath Town recorded 175.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 280th 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 shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Heath Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,225 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (342).
Is crime in Heath Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heath Town was down 8% on the year before: 2,678 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,902 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heath Town?
About 15,243 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heath Town?
Heath Town 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.