Is Wednesfield and Heath Town Safe?
Crime statistics for Wednesfield and Heath Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 15,977 total crimes recorded in Wednesfield and Heath Town
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Wednesfield and Heath Town — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wednesfield and Heath Town safe?
Wednesfield and Heath Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 4,824 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 12.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Wednesfield and Heath Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Wednesfield and Heath Town in the last 12 months?
4,824 crimes were recorded in Wednesfield and Heath Town in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 12.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (5,503 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 6,745 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Wednesfield and Heath Town?
The most common crime in Wednesfield and Heath Town is Violent Crime, with 6,745 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 139.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Wednesfield and Heath Town increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Wednesfield and Heath Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 12.3% — from 5,503 crimes in the previous 12 months to 4,824 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Wednesfield and Heath Town?
Wednesfield and Heath Town has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Wednesfield and Heath Town compare to the West Midlands Police average?
Wednesfield and Heath Town has a safety score of 10/100, while the West Midlands Police force area average is 10/100. Wednesfield and Heath Town is in line with the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Wednesfield and Heath Town?
41.8% of crimes recorded in Wednesfield and Heath Town resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by West Midlands Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Wednesfield and Heath Town?
6,745 violent crimes were recorded in Wednesfield and Heath Town in the last 12 months — representing 139.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 1,268 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Wednesfield and Heath Town last updated?
The crime data for Wednesfield and Heath Town was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Wednesfield and Heath Town with other areas?
You can compare Wednesfield and Heath Town with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.