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Crime in Old Heath

Old Heath had 380 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 149.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 34 Wolverhampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 60% above the middle Wolverhampton area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

WV1, Wolverhampton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Heath

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149.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 34Wolverhampton rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common182 in 3 months

Month by month

100 Mar 119 Apr 117 May 120 Jun 136 Jul 124 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18248%
criminal damage4311%
public order3910%
theft195%
shoplifting174%
vehicle crime164%
burglary154%
weapons92%

Old Heath against Wolverhampton

TypeOld Heath per 1,000Middle Wolverhampton areaChange
Violence71.745.8▲ 6%
Burglary5.93.3▲ 15%
Vehicle crime6.38.8▼ 16%
Anti-social behaviour3.14.1–
Theft and robbery13.87.6▲ 25%

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%
Springfield228.3▲ 19%
Fallings Park174.8▲ 25%
Wolverhampton163▲ 10%
Heath Town158.1▲ 19%
Park Village150.8▲ 12%
Old Heath149.6▲ 13%
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 Old Heath a safe area?

Old Heath had about 149.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 34 Wolverhampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Old Heath?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (182), followed by criminal damage (43) and public order (39).