Crime in Park, Wolverhampton: statistics, rates and trends
1,578 crimes were recorded in Park, Wolverhampton in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Park, Wolverhampton at a glance
- Crime trends in Park, Wolverhampton
- Types of crime in Park, Wolverhampton
- Park, Wolverhampton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Park, Wolverhampton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Park, Wolverhampton
- Population and deprivation in Park, Wolverhampton
- Questions about crime in Park, Wolverhampton
- About this data
1,578 crimes were recorded in Park, Wolverhampton in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 737 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Park, Wolverhampton has the 1,177th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Park, Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,578 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.8 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 15,356 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Park, Wolverhampton was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,414 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,571). Over the whole period it rose 0%, 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 | 1,578 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,669 | 108.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,823 | 118.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,895 | 123.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,414 | 157.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,201 | 143.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,882 | 122.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,588 | 103.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,571 | 102.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 172 |
| June 2026 | 143 |
| May 2026 | 144 |
| April 2026 | 155 |
| March 2026 | 147 |
| February 2026 | 123 |
| January 2026 | 133 |
| December 2025 | 116 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 110 |
| September 2025 | 110 |
| August 2025 | 114 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Park, Wolverhampton 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 criminal damage and arson (+33%) and shoplifting (+31%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-58%) and burglary (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 737 | 48.0 | 1.40 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 199 | 13.0 | 1.56 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 8.9 | 1.32 | +33% |
| Other theft | 110 | 7.2 | 1.12 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 101 | 6.6 | 1.34 | -46% |
| Public order | 63 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 3.7 | 0.24 | -58% |
| Burglary | 39 | 2.5 | 0.72 | -48% |
| Drugs | 37 | 2.4 | 0.74 | +19% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 1.9 | 1.94 | -9% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.8 | 0.83 | -25% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.4 | 1.01 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.8 | 0.50 | -43% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.63 | -47% |
Violence and sexual offences in Park, Wolverhampton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Park, Wolverhampton recorded 737 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 46.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Park, Wolverhampton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Park, Wolverhampton recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Park, Wolverhampton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Park, Wolverhampton recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Park, Wolverhampton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Park, Wolverhampton recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Park, Wolverhampton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Park, Wolverhampton recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Park, Wolverhampton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Park, Wolverhampton recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Park, Wolverhampton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Park, Wolverhampton recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Park, Wolverhampton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Park, Wolverhampton recorded 39 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 48% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Park, Wolverhampton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Park, Wolverhampton recorded 37 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 19% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Park, Wolverhampton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Park, Wolverhampton recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Park, Wolverhampton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Park, Wolverhampton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Park, Wolverhampton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Park, Wolverhampton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Park, Wolverhampton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Park, Wolverhampton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Park, Wolverhampton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Park, Wolverhampton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Park, Wolverhampton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Park, Wolverhampton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park, Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters | 3,528 | 230.6 | +124% |
| Graiseley | 1,282 | 89.8 | -13% |
| Tettenhall Regis | 593 | 52.6 | -49% |
| Tettenhall Wightwick | 750 | 58.7 | -43% |
| Merry Hill | 739 | 58.3 | -43% |
| Oxley | 1,130 | 80.2 | -22% |
| Blakenhall | 1,423 | 104.4 | +2% |
| Heath Town | 2,673 | 175.4 | +71% |
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 Park, Wolverhampton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 157 |
| On or near Kingsland Road | 55 |
| On or near Merridale Crescent | 52 |
| On or near Middle Vauxhall | 43 |
| On or near Hartley Street | 39 |
| On or near Walpole Street | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Avondale Road | 37 |
| On or near Lower Vauxhall | 32 |
| On or near Upper Vauxhall | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Park, Wolverhampton 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 | 643 | 40.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 473 | 30.0% |
| Under investigation | 147 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 130 | 8.2% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Park, Wolverhampton has an estimated population of 15,356. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Park, Wolverhampton sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Park, Wolverhampton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.4% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% |
| Private rented homes | 34.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 37.1% |
Is Park, Wolverhampton a safe place to live?
Park, Wolverhampton recorded 102.8 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 Park, Wolverhampton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 737 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (199).
Is crime in Park, Wolverhampton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park, Wolverhampton was down 5% on the year before: 1,578 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,669 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Park, Wolverhampton?
Park, Wolverhampton 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 Park, Wolverhampton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.