Crime in Tettenhall Wightwick: statistics, rates and trends
765 crimes were recorded in Tettenhall Wightwick in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tettenhall Wightwick at a glance
- Crime trends in Tettenhall Wightwick
- Types of crime in Tettenhall Wightwick
- Tettenhall Wightwick compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tettenhall Wightwick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tettenhall Wightwick
- Demographics of Tettenhall Wightwick
- Questions about crime in Tettenhall Wightwick
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (285), shoplifting (190) and vehicle crime (64) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,620th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Tettenhall Wightwick | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 765 | 27,937 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.9 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,771 | 281,251 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tettenhall Wightwick peaked in the year to August 2025 (907 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (611). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 765 | 59.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 907 | 71.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 808 | 63.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 822 | 64.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 840 | 65.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 836 | 65.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 689 | 54.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 611 | 47.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 646 | 50.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tettenhall Wightwick recorded notably more shoplifting (76% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (89% below) and public order (54% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 30 to 41 and criminal damage and arson rose from 46 to 58, while anti-social behaviour fell from 40 to 22 and burglary fell from 45 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 285 | 22.3 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 190 | 14.9 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.2 | 6.4 | +37% |
| Public order | 39 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 1.7 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tettenhall Wightwick; the highest is St Peters, Wolverhampton (234.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Penn (45.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tettenhall Wightwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merry Hill | 743 | 58.6 | -2% |
| Park | 1,643 | 107.0 | +79% |
| Tettenhall Regis | 598 | 53.1 | -11% |
| Graiseley | 1,278 | 89.5 | +49% |
| Penn | 595 | 45.8 | -24% |
| St Peters | 3,586 | 234.4 | +291% |
| Blakenhall | 1,399 | 102.6 | +71% |
| Oxley | 1,106 | 78.5 | +31% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Tettenhall Wightwick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (115).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 115 |
| On or near Sandy Hollow | 107 |
| On or near Pool Hall Road | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Tanfield Close | 18 |
| On or near Cygnet Close | 14 |
| On or near Woodhouse Road North | 12 |
| On or near Fox Hollow | 11 |
| On or near Kirton Grove | 11 |
| On or near Old Hill | 11 |
Of the 743 crimes in Tettenhall Wightwick with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 283 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 245 | 33.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 9.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Tettenhall Wightwick has an estimated population of 12,771 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (32%, against 22%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tettenhall Wightwick average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Tettenhall Wightwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tettenhall Wightwick a safe place to live?
Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,620th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Tettenhall Wightwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 285 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (190).
Is crime in Tettenhall Wightwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tettenhall Wightwick was down 16% on the year before: 765 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 907 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tettenhall Wightwick?
About 12,771 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tettenhall Wightwick?
Tettenhall Wightwick 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.