Total Crime Rate
3.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Princeton Gardens area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Oxley , and the 5th 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 Princeton Gardens (WV9 5QR) in the last 12 months was 3.5 per 1,000 residents and was 95.7% lower than the Oxley average (81.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Princeton Gardens (WV9 5QR), the main crime hotspot is near Camellia Gardens. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Oxley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Marholm Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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