Crime in Wednesfield South: statistics, rates and trends
1,938 crimes were recorded in Wednesfield South in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Wednesfield South
- Questions about crime in Wednesfield South
- About this data
1,938 crimes were recorded in Wednesfield South in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 724 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wednesfield South has the 726th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wednesfield South | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,938 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.3 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 15,225 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wednesfield South was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,259 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,759). Over the whole period it fell 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,938 | 127.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,116 | 139.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,041 | 134.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,175 | 142.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,259 | 148.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,956 | 128.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,759 | 115.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,989 | 130.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,078 | 136.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 168 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wednesfield 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+57%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-45%) and bicycle theft (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 724 | 47.6 | 1.39 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 325 | 21.3 | 2.58 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 | 10.1 | 0.66 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 148 | 9.7 | 1.43 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 147 | 9.7 | 1.96 | -1% |
| Other theft | 138 | 9.1 | 1.42 | +57% |
| Public order | 111 | 7.3 | 1.10 | +4% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.0 | 0.85 | -19% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.5 | 1.18 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 1.9 | 1.96 | -12% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.8 | 1.31 | -18% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.9 | 1.12 | -39% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.7 | 0.43 | -45% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wednesfield South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wednesfield South recorded 724 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 37.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wednesfield South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wednesfield South recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wednesfield South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wednesfield South recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wednesfield South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wednesfield South recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wednesfield South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wednesfield South recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wednesfield South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wednesfield South recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wednesfield South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wednesfield South recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wednesfield South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wednesfield 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 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wednesfield South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wednesfield South recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wednesfield South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wednesfield South recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wednesfield South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wednesfield South recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wednesfield South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wednesfield South recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wednesfield South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wednesfield South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wednesfield South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wednesfield South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wednesfield South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wednesfield South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wednesfield South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesfield North | 749 | 68.4 | -46% |
| Fallings Park | 1,173 | 89.7 | -30% |
| Heath Town | 2,673 | 175.4 | +38% |
| East Park | 1,448 | 98.3 | -23% |
| Bushbury South & Low Hill | 1,432 | 86.6 | -32% |
| Bilston North | 853 | 70.7 | -44% |
| St Peters | 3,528 | 230.6 | +81% |
| Bushbury North | 1,014 | 74.9 | -41% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 319 |
| On or near Supermarket | 171 |
| On or near Holberg Grove | 127 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 88 |
| On or near New Cross Avenue | 88 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 63 |
| On or near High Street | 48 |
| On or near Castlebridge Gardens | 38 |
| On or near Church Street | 37 |
| On or near Tithe Road | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wednesfield 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 731 | 37.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 627 | 32.4% |
| Under investigation | 177 | 9.1% |
| Not recorded | 154 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 100 | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 60 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Wednesfield South has an estimated population of 15,225. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wednesfield South sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wednesfield South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
Is Wednesfield South a safe place to live?
Wednesfield South recorded 127.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 724 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (325).
Is crime in Wednesfield South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wednesfield South was down 8% on the year before: 1,938 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,116 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wednesfield South?
Wednesfield South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.