Crime in Wednesbury North: statistics, rates and trends

1,608 crimes were recorded in Wednesbury North in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 553 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wednesbury North has the 744th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wednesbury North was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,900 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,440). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wednesbury North 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, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in public order (+58%) and shoplifting (+24%). The largest falls were in robbery (-64%) and anti-social behaviour (-52%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wednesbury North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wednesbury North recorded 553 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 34.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wednesbury North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wednesbury North recorded 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wednesbury North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wednesbury North recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wednesbury North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wednesbury North recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wednesbury North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wednesbury North recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wednesbury North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wednesbury North recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wednesbury North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wednesbury North recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wednesbury North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wednesbury North recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wednesbury North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wednesbury North recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wednesbury North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wednesbury North recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wednesbury North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wednesbury North recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wednesbury North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wednesbury North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Wednesbury North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wednesbury North recorded 6 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 down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wednesbury North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wednesbury North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wednesbury North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wednesbury North.

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 Wednesbury North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wednesbury North 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.

Wednesbury North has an estimated population of 12,782. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wednesbury North sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Wednesbury North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.