Crime in Wednesfield North: statistics, rates and trends
749 crimes were recorded in Wednesfield North in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wednesfield North at a glance
- Crime trends in Wednesfield North
- Types of crime in Wednesfield North
- Wednesfield North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wednesfield North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wednesfield North
- Population and deprivation in Wednesfield North
- Questions about crime in Wednesfield North
- About this data
749 crimes were recorded in Wednesfield North in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 415 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wednesfield North has the 2,290th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wednesfield North | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 749 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.4 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 10,955 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wednesfield North was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,107 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (615). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 749 | 68.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 814 | 74.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 869 | 79.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 934 | 85.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,107 | 101.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 931 | 85.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 695 | 63.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 615 | 56.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 648 | 59.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 87 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wednesfield 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. The largest increases were in public order (+24%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-55%) and shoplifting (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 415 | 37.9 | 1.11 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 6.0 | 0.89 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 5.5 | 1.11 | +5% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 3.2 | 0.21 | -55% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.6 | 0.32 | -46% |
| Other theft | 28 | 2.6 | 0.40 | +4% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 0.85 | -25% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.7 | 0.22 | +33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -70% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wednesfield North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wednesfield North recorded 415 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 55.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wednesfield North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wednesfield North recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wednesfield North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wednesfield North recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wednesfield North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wednesfield North recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wednesfield North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wednesfield North recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wednesfield North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wednesfield North recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wednesfield North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wednesfield North recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wednesfield North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wednesfield North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wednesfield North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wednesfield North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wednesfield North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wednesfield North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wednesfield North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wednesfield North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wednesfield North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wednesfield North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wednesfield North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wednesfield North recorded 2 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wednesfield North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wednesfield North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wednesfield North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wednesfield North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wednesfield North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesfield South | 1,938 | 127.3 | +86% |
| Fallings Park | 1,173 | 89.7 | +31% |
| Heath Town | 2,673 | 175.4 | +156% |
| Bushbury South & Low Hill | 1,432 | 86.6 | +27% |
| East Park | 1,448 | 98.3 | +44% |
| Bushbury North | 1,014 | 74.9 | +10% |
| Bilston North | 853 | 70.7 | +3% |
| St Peters | 3,528 | 230.6 | +237% |
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 Wednesfield North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Raj Kumar Drive | 42 |
| On or near Griffiths Drive | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Higgs Road | 20 |
| On or near Jayne Close | 20 |
| On or near Adey Road | 18 |
| On or near Leveson Road | 18 |
| On or near Anslow Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Thornley Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wednesfield 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 392 | 52.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 183 | 24.4% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 9.7% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
Wednesfield North has an estimated population of 10,955. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wednesfield North sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wednesfield North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.2% |
| Social rented homes | 23.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.1% |
Is Wednesfield North a safe place to live?
Wednesfield North recorded 68.4 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 Wednesfield North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 415 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (66).
Is crime in Wednesfield North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wednesfield North was down 8% on the year before: 749 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 814 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wednesfield North?
Wednesfield North 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 Wednesfield North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.