Crime Rates in WV1
Crime statistics for WV1 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how WV1 compares.
How safe is Wolverhampton (WV1)?
WV1 covers Wolverhampton city centre in the West Midlands. Good rail links to Birmingham (15 minutes), affordable property, and ongoing regeneration around the Canalside quarter are boosting the area.
Which types of crime are most reported in WV1?
The checker above breaks WV1 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in WV1?
Enter a full WV1 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
WV1 at a glance
Around 640 crimes were recorded near WV1 (2026-07), most commonly violent crime (291).
- Recorded crimes
- 640
- Violent Crime
- 291
- Shoplifting
- 75
- Public Order
- 59
- Criminal Damage Arson
- 49
- Other Theft
- 31
Approximate, for the WV1 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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