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Crime in Compton

Compton had 154 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 58.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 34th of 34 Wolverhampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% below the middle Wolverhampton area. Crime was up 43% on the three months before.

WV3, Wolverhampton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Compton

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58.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
34 of 34Wolverhampton rank1st is the highest rate
+43%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common57 in 3 months

Month by month

27 Mar 34 Apr 47 May 39 Jun 60 Jul 55 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Compton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5737%
shoplifting2516%
vehicle crime1912%
criminal damage138%
theft128%
anti-social behaviour106%
weapons53%
burglary53%

Compton against Wolverhampton

TypeCompton per 1,000Middle Wolverhampton areaChange
Violence21.545.8▲ 78%
Burglary1.93.3–
Vehicle crime7.28.8–
Anti-social behaviour3.84.1–
Theft and robbery4.97.6–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Tettenhall86▲ 30%
Tettenhall Wood74.5▲ 36%
Merryhill73.9▲ 17%
Castlecroft68.3▲ 67%
Aldersley67.1▲ 10%
Perton61.3▲ 25%
Compton58.2▲ 43%
See every Wolverhampton area ranked on the crime in Wolverhampton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Compton a safe area?

Compton had about 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 34 of 34 Wolverhampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Compton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (57), followed by shoplifting (25) and vehicle crime (19).