Total Crime Rate
37.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wightwick Bank area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Tettenhall Wightwick , and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wightwick Bank (WV6 8DR) in the last 12 months was 37.5 per 1,000 residents and was 38.2% lower than the Tettenhall Wightwick average (60.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wightwick Bank (WV6 8DR), the main crime hotspot is near Swallowdale. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Tettenhall Wightwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Perton Brook Vale | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Farleigh Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Viewlands Drive | Under investigation |
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