Crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton: statistics, rates and trends
3,528 crimes were recorded in St Peters, Wolverhampton in the 12 months to July 2026, 230.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton at a glance
- Crime trends in St Peters, Wolverhampton
- Types of crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton
- St Peters, Wolverhampton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Peters, Wolverhampton
- Population and deprivation in St Peters, Wolverhampton
- Questions about crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton
- About this data
3,528 crimes were recorded in St Peters, Wolverhampton in the 12 months to July 2026, 230.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,526 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Peters, Wolverhampton has the 141st highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Peters, Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,528 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 230.6 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 15,300 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton was highest in the year to July 2024 (4,387 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,831). Over the whole period it rose 75%, 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 | 3,528 | 230.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,687 | 241.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,387 | 286.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,302 | 215.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,486 | 162.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,390 | 156.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,831 | 119.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,206 | 144.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,017 | 131.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 336 |
| June 2026 | 336 |
| May 2026 | 327 |
| April 2026 | 288 |
| March 2026 | 303 |
| February 2026 | 240 |
| January 2026 | 220 |
| December 2025 | 251 |
| November 2025 | 298 |
| October 2025 | 307 |
| September 2025 | 314 |
| August 2025 | 308 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Peters, 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, public order.
The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+24%) and violence and sexual offences (+14%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-52%) and vehicle crime (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,526 | 99.7 | 2.91 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 406 | 26.5 | 3.20 | +3% |
| Public order | 262 | 17.1 | 2.58 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 228 | 14.9 | 2.20 | +8% |
| Other theft | 223 | 14.6 | 2.28 | -4% |
| Drugs | 191 | 12.5 | 3.82 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 180 | 11.8 | 0.77 | -52% |
| Vehicle crime | 137 | 9.0 | 1.82 | -46% |
| Possession of weapons | 95 | 6.2 | 6.39 | +2% |
| Burglary | 76 | 5.0 | 1.40 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 67 | 4.4 | 5.32 | +24% |
| Theft from the person | 53 | 3.5 | 2.05 | -16% |
| Other crime | 46 | 3.0 | 1.42 | -10% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.5 | 1.84 | -28% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Peters, Wolverhampton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 1,526 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (99.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 43.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Peters, Wolverhampton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 406 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Peters, Wolverhampton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Peters, Wolverhampton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Peters, Wolverhampton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Peters, Wolverhampton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Peters, Wolverhampton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Peters, Wolverhampton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Peters, Wolverhampton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Peters, Wolverhampton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Peters, Wolverhampton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Peters, Wolverhampton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Peters, Wolverhampton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Peters, Wolverhampton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Peters, Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1,578 | 102.8 | -55% |
| Heath Town | 2,673 | 175.4 | -24% |
| Graiseley | 1,282 | 89.8 | -61% |
| Bushbury South & Low Hill | 1,432 | 86.6 | -62% |
| Blakenhall | 1,423 | 104.4 | -55% |
| Tettenhall Regis | 593 | 52.6 | -77% |
| Oxley | 1,130 | 80.2 | -65% |
| East Park | 1,448 | 98.3 | -57% |
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 St Peters, Wolverhampton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 274 |
| On or near Market Street | 229 |
| On or near King Street | 221 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 119 |
| On or near Union Street | 117 |
| On or near Oxley Lane | 116 |
| On or near Princess Street | 112 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 88 |
| On or near Wolverhampton | 83 |
| On or near Princes Square | 77 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Peters, 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 | 1,154 | 32.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,135 | 32.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 320 | 9.1% |
| Under investigation | 310 | 8.8% |
| Not recorded | 180 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 159 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 147 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 34 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
St Peters, Wolverhampton has an estimated population of 15,300. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Peters, Wolverhampton sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Peters, Wolverhampton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.9% |
| Social rented homes | 33.6% |
| Private rented homes | 38.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 64.1% |
Is St Peters, Wolverhampton a safe place to live?
St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 230.6 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 St Peters, Wolverhampton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,526 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (406).
Is crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton was down 4% on the year before: 3,528 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,687 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Peters, Wolverhampton?
St Peters, 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 St Peters, Wolverhampton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.