Wolverhampton
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Wolverhampton safe?
Crime in Wolverhampton is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Wolverhampton has 8.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Wolverhampton is about typical among the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 11.1 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 10.8 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 9.5 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 9.3 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 12478 59%
- Vehicle crime 2473 12%
- Criminal damage and arson 2210 10%
- Shoplifting 2037 10%
- Public order 1937 9%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Wolverhampton has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Wolverhampton has little history of flooding. A few pockets have seen more.
- Little flooding 97%
- Some flooding 3%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
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Old coal mines
165 old mine shafts are recorded in and around the city. That can matter for ground stability.
Old coal mines vs other cities
Wolverhampton has some old mine shafts, but fewer than the most mined cities we cover.
WolverhamptonNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
- Earthquake 1 recent tremor nearby; largest magnitude 4.7.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Wolverhampton?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Wolverhampton is currently Medium.
How does crime in Wolverhampton compare with England?
Crime in Wolverhampton is higher than the England rate. Wolverhampton has 8.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Wolverhampton is safe?
No. These figures are for Wolverhampton as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Wolverhampton?
This Wolverhampton page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report