Vehicle crime near Wolverhampton: the latest police figures
Police recorded 460 vehicle crimes within about a mile of Wolverhampton between October 2025 and September 2026. The last three months (140) ran 40% above the three before (100), so the recent direction is up.
Month by month
The busiest month was September 2026 with 57 offences; the quietest was December 2025 with 25. The second half ran 9% above the first. Average: 38.3 a month.
Monthly figures for Wolverhampton
| Month | Offences | vs 12-month average |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32 | -6 |
| Nov 2025 | 38 | -0 |
| Dec 2025 | 25 | -13 |
| Jan 2026 | 39 | +1 |
| Feb 2026 | 52 | +14 |
| Mar 2026 | 34 | -4 |
| Apr 2026 | 28 | -10 |
| May 2026 | 38 | -0 |
| Jun 2026 | 34 | -4 |
| Jul 2026 | 34 | -4 |
| Aug 2026 | 49 | +11 |
| Sep 2026 | 57 | +19 |
How Wolverhampton compares
Wolverhampton sits at number 9 of 12 on our table, with 38 offences a month: around 36% below the typical town in our set. By contrast Cardiff recorded 116 a month.
Where offences were recorded
These five police.uk map points account for 18% of the offences near Wolverhampton.
- On or near Parking Area: 37
- On or near Bloomsbury Street: 19
- On or near Supermarket: 11
- On or near Shopping Area: 8
- On or near Conference/exhibition Centre: 6
What happened next
The most common recorded outcome near Wolverhampton was "investigation complete; no suspect identified" (344 cases).
| Outcome | Offences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 344 | 75% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 45 | 10% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1% |
What this means if you park near Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton sees around 38 vehicle offences a month: low by city standards, yet thieves target the most valuable cars first. The recent rise is the signal to act now rather than after the next September peak.
Most owners near Wolverhampton start with an immobiliser for prevention, then add monitored tracking if the insurer asks for it. See installation options.
Source: police.uk, centred on 52.5862, -2.128, retrieved 2026-11-05. Method and limits.