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Crime in Goldthorn Hill

Goldthorn Hill had 2,391 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 138.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 34 Wolverhampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% above the middle Wolverhampton area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

WV2, Wolverhampton · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Goldthorn Hill

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138.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 34Wolverhampton rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common1050 in 3 months

Month by month

758 Mar 709 Apr 738 May 774 Jun 825 Jul 792 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Goldthorn Hill. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1,05044%
shoplifting2239%
criminal damage1828%
vehicle crime1787%
public order1727%
theft1627%
anti-social behaviour924%
burglary803%

Goldthorn Hill against Wolverhampton

TypeGoldthorn Hill per 1,000Middle Wolverhampton areaChange
Violence60.945.8▲ 7%
Burglary4.63.3▲ 1%
Vehicle crime10.38.8▲ 32%
Anti-social behaviour5.34.1▲ 18%
Theft and robbery15.77.6▲ 19%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
All Saints432.8▲ 11%
Wolverhampton163▲ 10%
Goldthorn Hill138.7▲ 8%
Rough Hills114.2▲ 12%
Parkfield93.3▲ 18%
Goldthorn Park81.2▲ 3%
Penn65.9▲ 39%
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 Goldthorn Hill a safe area?

Goldthorn Hill had about 138.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 34 Wolverhampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Goldthorn Hill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (1050), followed by shoplifting (223) and criminal damage (182).