Crime Rate in Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley

The total recorded crimes in Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley, South Staffordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley crime rate of 47.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley, encompassing approximately 507 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Old School Court with total crimes: 3
  • Watery Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley?

To understand the safety of Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley, we need to analyze Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 270 crimes compared to 343.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the South Staffordshire.

    • In 2023, Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley had fewer crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 248 crimes compared to 337. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the South Staffordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Staffordshire, Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 47.32 ranking 14th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley crimes were 270. The crime rate of Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley in 2024 was 532.33 (year) or 44.36 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley were around 248 crimes with yearly crime rate of 488.96 (year) or 40.75 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley)CrimesRank (Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley)CrimesRank (Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley)
Huntington and Hatherton56 3656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon69 2684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill70 1643 3706 2
Great Wyrley Town42 7587 4614 3
Wombourne North and Lower Penn50 4502 5487 6
Codsall North44 6474 7494 5
Kinver47 5423 8432 8
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon38 8476 6434 7
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 9413 9372 9
Brewood and Coven29 11347 12363 10
Essington34 10401 10299 16
Himley and Swindon16 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East28 12363 11305 15
Perton Lakeside24 15345 13331 12
Wombourne South West23 16323 15323 13
Bilbrook26 13324 14322 14
Great Wyrley Landywood19 17263 17245 18
Penkridge West16 19173 19206 19
Wombourne South East13 20163 20190 20
Cheslyn Hay South11 21139 21131 21
Codsall South9 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull10 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons2 2547 2558 24
Perton East6 2463 2439 25

Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202513
February 20251
January 20258
December 202412
November 202416
October 202415
September 20245
August 202416
July 202411
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
December 20245
October 20245
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
2. Old School Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Watery Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Badger'S End (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Chatwell Lane (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons2
6. Foxes Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ivetsey Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Bickford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sowdley Green (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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