Crime in Wednesfield South: statistics, rates and trends
1,961 crimes were recorded in Wednesfield South in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wednesfield South at a glance
- Crime trends in Wednesfield South
- Types of crime in Wednesfield South
- Wednesfield South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wednesfield South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wednesfield South
- Demographics of Wednesfield South
- Questions about crime in Wednesfield South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (740), shoplifting (334) and vehicle crime (153) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 696th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Wednesfield South | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,961 | 27,937 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.8 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,225 | 281,251 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wednesfield South peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,304 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,781). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,961 | 128.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,101 | 138.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,042 | 134.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,133 | 140.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,304 | 151.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,953 | 128.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,781 | 117.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,990 | 130.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,069 | 135.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 191 |
| July 2026 | 197 |
| June 2026 | 162 |
| May 2026 | 207 |
| April 2026 | 167 |
| March 2026 | 150 |
| February 2026 | 142 |
| January 2026 | 142 |
| December 2025 | 129 |
| November 2025 | 167 |
| October 2025 | 147 |
| September 2025 | 160 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wednesfield South recorded notably more shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (76% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (50% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 85 to 143, while anti-social behaviour fell from 228 to 134 and robbery fell from 33 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 740 | 48.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 334 | 21.9 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 153 | 10.0 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 147 | 9.7 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 143 | 9.4 | 6.4 | +68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 8.8 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Public order | 121 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.7 | 1.0 | -28% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.6 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.5 | 1.4 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wednesfield South; the highest is St Peters, Wolverhampton (234.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Wednesfield North (70.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wednesfield South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesfield North | 770 | 70.3 | -45% |
| Fallings Park | 1,150 | 87.9 | -32% |
| Heath Town | 2,678 | 175.7 | +36% |
| East Park | 1,475 | 100.2 | -22% |
| Bushbury South & Low Hill | 1,408 | 85.1 | -34% |
| Bilston North | 878 | 72.8 | -43% |
| St Peters | 3,586 | 234.4 | +82% |
| Bushbury North | 1,006 | 74.3 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Wednesfield South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (328).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 328 |
| On or near Supermarket | 163 |
| On or near Holberg Grove | 142 |
| On or near New Cross Avenue | 90 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 88 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 65 |
| On or near High Street | 53 |
| On or near Castlebridge Gardens | 45 |
| On or near Church Street | 37 |
| On or near Tithe Road | 31 |
Of the 1,827 crimes in Wednesfield South with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 134 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 733 | 40.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 634 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 199 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 106 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Wednesfield South has an estimated population of 15,225 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wednesfield South average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wednesfield South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wednesfield South a safe place to live?
Wednesfield South recorded 128.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 696th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Wednesfield South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 740 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (334).
Is crime in Wednesfield South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wednesfield South was down 7% on the year before: 1,961 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,101 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wednesfield South?
About 15,225 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wednesfield South?
Wednesfield South 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.