Crime in Wednesbury South: statistics, rates and trends

1,511 crimes were recorded in Wednesbury South in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 534 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wednesbury South has the 1,293rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wednesbury South was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,949 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,412). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 South 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, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+20%) and drugs (+14%). The largest falls were in robbery (-67%) and anti-social behaviour (-66%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wednesbury South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wednesbury South recorded 534 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wednesbury South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wednesbury South recorded 330 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 21.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wednesbury South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wednesbury South recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wednesbury South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wednesbury South recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wednesbury South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wednesbury South recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wednesbury South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wednesbury South recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wednesbury South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wednesbury South recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wednesbury South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wednesbury South recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wednesbury South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wednesbury South recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wednesbury South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wednesbury South recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wednesbury South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wednesbury South recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wednesbury South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wednesbury South recorded 20 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 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Wednesbury South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wednesbury South 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 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wednesbury South

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

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wednesbury South 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 South has an estimated population of 15,433. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wednesbury South sits in decile 2.5, 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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