Crime Rate in Bilston East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bilston East

The total recorded crimes in Bilston East, Wolverhampton, UK in March 2025 are around 176 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bilston East crime rate of 6.16 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 Bilston East, encompassing approximately 28,572 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (36.96% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bilston East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pinfold Street with total crimes: 18
  • Mervyn Place with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13

How safe is Bilston East?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Bilston East reported a higher crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 2,477 crimes compared to 1,618. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bilston East witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bilston East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 2,629 crimes compared to 1,658. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bilston East witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wolverhampton, Bilston East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bilston East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bilston East has recorded 176 crimes with crime rate of 6.16 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Bilston East crimes were 2,477. The crime rate of Bilston East in 2024 was 86.69 (year) or 7.22 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bilston East were around 2,629 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.01 (year) or 7.67 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)
St Peter's304 13,842 13,626 1
Ettingshall229 32,866 33,039 2
Heath Town253 23,208 22,925 3
Bushbury South and Low Hill140 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South161 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley135 71,527 91,915 7
Park119 91,714 71,581 9
East Park119 81,619 81,646 8
Blakenhall110 101,511 101,464 10
Fallings Park109 111,507 111,402 11
Bilston North103 121,111 131,255 12
Bushbury North95 131,145 121,238 13
Spring Vale75 14938 14999 14
Wednesfield North63 18795 18926 15
Merry Hill68 15855 15905 17
Oxley66 17848 17926 16
Tettenhall Wightwick67 16849 16744 19
Penn61 19749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis56 20652 20638 20

Bilston East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (67 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (1 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (148 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 202517
December 202414
November 202412
October 202411
September 202415
July 202425
June 202444
May 202416
April 202422

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202516
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 202415
September 20249
July 202422
June 202440
May 202429
April 202419

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243
April 202412

A total of 809 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202563
February 202546
January 202548
December 202462
November 202469
October 202460
September 202476
July 202494
June 2024148
May 202475
April 202468

A total of 211 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 202514
December 202414
November 202420
October 202410
September 202410
July 202424
June 202460
May 202420
April 202416

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 20258
December 20246
November 202415
October 202415
September 202418
July 202417
June 202424
May 202417
April 202410

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 202414
October 202414
September 202413
August 20241
July 202416
June 202426
May 202410
April 202417

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 202411
October 202417
September 202419
July 202412
June 20248
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 402 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202545
January 202524
December 202451
November 202467
October 202445
September 202434
July 202429
June 202440
May 20249
April 202428

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

High Crime Locations Bilston East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bilston East postcode area is presented below.

1. Pinfold Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mervyn Place (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting17
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Darlaston Lane (Map)
Total9
Other crime4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
6. Meldon Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. The Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lonsdale Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Lichfield Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Mullion Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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