Crime Rates at St Martins Close, Wolverhampton, WV2 2BQ

St Martins Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blakenhall , and the 317th 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 St Martins Close (WV2 2BQ) in the last 12 months was 57.5 per 1,000 residents and was 49.1% lower than the Blakenhall average (113.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -88.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 47.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -68.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St Martins Close (WV2 2BQ), the main crime hotspot is near Hailes Park Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.