Total Crime Rate
7.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Broad Lane South area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Heath Town , and the 16th lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Broad Lane South (WV11 3SD) in the last 12 months was 7.3 per 1,000 residents and was 95.9% lower than the Heath Town average (177.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broad Lane South (WV11 3SD), the main crime hotspot is near Wyrley Road. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Heath Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wyrley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Pool Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pool Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Castlebridge Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Broads | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Braemar Close | Under investigation |
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