Crime in Tettenhall Wightwick: statistics, rates and trends
750 crimes were recorded in Tettenhall Wightwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Tettenhall Wightwick
- Questions about crime in Tettenhall Wightwick
- About this data
750 crimes were recorded in Tettenhall Wightwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 277 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tettenhall Wightwick has the 2,652nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tettenhall Wightwick | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 750 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.7 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 12,771 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tettenhall Wightwick was highest in the year to July 2025 (941 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (612). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 750 | 58.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 941 | 73.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 780 | 61.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 832 | 65.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 831 | 65.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 833 | 65.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 668 | 52.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 612 | 47.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 665 | 52.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tettenhall Wightwick 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in other theft (+50%) and public order (+11%). The largest falls were in other crime (-74%) and anti-social behaviour (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 277 | 21.7 | 0.63 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 196 | 15.3 | 1.85 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 4.5 | 0.92 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.3 | 0.51 | +50% |
| Public order | 39 | 3.1 | 0.46 | +11% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.2 | 0.62 | -40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 1.6 | 0.11 | -52% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.65 | +100% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.5 | 0.17 | +250% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 0.41 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 0.32 | +250% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 0.22 | -74% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.29 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tettenhall Wightwick
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 36.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tettenhall Wightwick
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 26.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tettenhall Wightwick
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tettenhall Wightwick
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tettenhall Wightwick
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tettenhall Wightwick
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tettenhall Wightwick
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tettenhall Wightwick
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tettenhall Wightwick
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tettenhall Wightwick
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tettenhall Wightwick
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tettenhall Wightwick
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tettenhall Wightwick
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tettenhall Wightwick
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tettenhall Wightwick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tettenhall Wightwick.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tettenhall Wightwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merry Hill | 739 | 58.3 | -1% |
| Park | 1,578 | 102.8 | +75% |
| Tettenhall Regis | 593 | 52.6 | -10% |
| Graiseley | 1,282 | 89.8 | +53% |
| Penn | 584 | 44.9 | -24% |
| St Peters | 3,528 | 230.6 | +293% |
| Blakenhall | 1,423 | 104.4 | +78% |
| Oxley | 1,130 | 80.2 | +37% |
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 Tettenhall Wightwick over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sandy Hollow | 115 |
| On or near Supermarket | 112 |
| On or near Pool Hall Road | 20 |
| On or near Cygnet Close | 18 |
| On or near Tanfield Close | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Old Hill | 13 |
| On or near Fox Hollow | 11 |
| On or near Tilbury Close | 11 |
| On or near Woodhouse Road North | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tettenhall Wightwick 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 | 269 | 35.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 247 | 32.9% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 8.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 3.9% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Tettenhall Wightwick has an estimated population of 12,771. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tettenhall Wightwick sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tettenhall Wightwick |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Tettenhall Wightwick a safe place to live?
Tettenhall Wightwick recorded 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Tettenhall Wightwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (196).
Is crime in Tettenhall Wightwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tettenhall Wightwick was down 20% on the year before: 750 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 941 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tettenhall Wightwick?
Tettenhall Wightwick 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 Tettenhall Wightwick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.