Crime in Park, Wolverhampton: statistics, rates and trends
1,643 crimes were recorded in Park, Wolverhampton in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Park, Wolverhampton
- Questions about crime in Park, Wolverhampton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (763), shoplifting (212) and criminal damage and arson (143) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,074th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Park, Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,643 | 27,937 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.0 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,356 | 281,251 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Park, Wolverhampton peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,380 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,573). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,643 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,622 | 105.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,835 | 119.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,876 | 122.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,380 | 155.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,198 | 143.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,952 | 127.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,582 | 103.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,573 | 102.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 179 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Park, Wolverhampton recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.2 times the national rate), shoplifting (63% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (45% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (75% below) and public order (33% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 98 to 143 and shoplifting rose from 150 to 212, while anti-social behaviour fell from 125 to 60 and vehicle crime fell from 185 to 101.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 763 | 49.7 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 212 | 13.8 | 8.5 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 143 | 9.3 | 6.7 | +46% |
| Other theft | 106 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 101 | 6.6 | 5.0 | -45% |
| Public order | 69 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 3.9 | 15.4 | -52% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -39% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.5 | 3.3 | +31% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.2 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 2.1 | 1.0 | +19% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Park, Wolverhampton; the highest is St Peters, Wolverhampton (234.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Tettenhall Regis (53.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park, Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters | 3,586 | 234.4 | +119% |
| Graiseley | 1,278 | 89.5 | -16% |
| Tettenhall Regis | 598 | 53.1 | -50% |
| Tettenhall Wightwick | 765 | 59.9 | -44% |
| Merry Hill | 743 | 58.6 | -45% |
| Oxley | 1,106 | 78.5 | -27% |
| Blakenhall | 1,399 | 102.6 | -4% |
| Heath Town | 2,678 | 175.7 | +64% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Park, Wolverhampton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (166).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 166 |
| On or near Kingsland Road | 57 |
| On or near Merridale Crescent | 54 |
| On or near Walpole Street | 43 |
| On or near Hartley Street | 38 |
| On or near Middle Vauxhall | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Avondale Road | 36 |
| On or near Lower Vauxhall | 31 |
| On or near Sweetman Street | 31 |
Of the 1,583 crimes in Park, Wolverhampton with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 661 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 501 | 31.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 170 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 120 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Park, Wolverhampton has an estimated population of 15,356 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (6.8%, against 3.4%), more private renting (35%, against 20%) and more households without a car (33%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Park, Wolverhampton average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Park, Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 37.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Park, Wolverhampton a safe place to live?
Park, Wolverhampton recorded 107.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,074th 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 Park, Wolverhampton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 763 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (212).
Is crime in Park, Wolverhampton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park, Wolverhampton was up 1% on the year before: 1,643 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,622 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Park, Wolverhampton?
About 15,356 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Park, Wolverhampton?
Park, Wolverhampton 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.