Crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton: statistics, rates and trends
3,586 crimes were recorded in St Peters, Wolverhampton in the 12 months to August 2026, 234.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St Peters, Wolverhampton
- Questions about crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,529), shoplifting (413) and public order (278) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 139th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | St Peters, Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,586 | 27,937 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 234.4 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,300 | 281,251 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton peaked in the year to August 2024 (4,328 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,817). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 73%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,586 | 234.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,643 | 238.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,328 | 282.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,446 | 225.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,554 | 166.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,429 | 158.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,817 | 118.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,168 | 141.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,072 | 135.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 366 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded notably more possession of weapons (7.1 times the national rate), bicycle theft (5.9 times the national rate) and drugs (3.9 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (26% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 49 to 75 and possession of weapons rose from 91 to 105, while anti-social behaviour fell from 351 to 173 and vehicle crime fell from 252 to 144.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,529 | 99.9 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 413 | 27.0 | 8.5 | +3% |
| Public order | 278 | 18.2 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 241 | 15.8 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 213 | 13.9 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Drugs | 194 | 12.7 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 11.3 | 15.4 | -51% |
| Vehicle crime | 144 | 9.4 | 5.0 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 105 | 6.9 | 1.0 | +15% |
| Burglary | 76 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 75 | 4.9 | 0.8 | +53% |
| Theft from the person | 55 | 3.6 | 1.7 | -8% |
| Other crime | 46 | 3.0 | 2.1 | -2% |
| Robbery | 44 | 2.9 | 1.4 | -10% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
St Peters, Wolverhampton has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Peters, Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1,643 | 107.0 | -54% |
| Heath Town | 2,678 | 175.7 | -25% |
| Graiseley | 1,278 | 89.5 | -62% |
| Bushbury South & Low Hill | 1,408 | 85.1 | -64% |
| Blakenhall | 1,399 | 102.6 | -56% |
| Tettenhall Regis | 598 | 53.1 | -77% |
| Oxley | 1,106 | 78.5 | -67% |
| East Park | 1,475 | 100.2 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in St Peters, Wolverhampton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (296).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 296 |
| On or near Market Street | 233 |
| On or near King Street | 202 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 129 |
| On or near Union Street | 114 |
| On or near Princess Street | 112 |
| On or near Oxley Lane | 111 |
| On or near Wolverhampton | 101 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 88 |
| On or near Princes Square | 82 |
Of the 3,413 crimes in St Peters, Wolverhampton with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 173 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,154 | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,131 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 363 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 328 | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 170 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 136 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 37 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
St Peters, Wolverhampton has an estimated population of 15,300 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (9.2%, against 3.4%), more students (20.8%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (34%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Peters, Wolverhampton average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Peters, Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 9.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 20.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 45.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 64.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St Peters, Wolverhampton a safe place to live?
St Peters, Wolverhampton recorded 234.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 139th 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 bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,529 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (413).
Is crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Peters, Wolverhampton was down 2% on the year before: 3,586 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,643 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Peters, Wolverhampton?
About 15,300 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Peters, Wolverhampton?
St Peters, 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.