Crime Rate in Bilston North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bilston North

The total recorded crimes in Bilston North, Wolverhampton, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bilston North crime rate of 2.44 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 North, encompassing approximately 32,832 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-16.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Bilston North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Road with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Langdale Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bilston North?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Bilston North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 1111 crimes compared to 1618.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bilston North recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Bilston North had fewer crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 1,255 crimes compared to 1,658. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bilston North recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wolverhampton, Bilston North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bilston North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bilston North has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 2.44 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Bilston North crimes were 1,111. The crime rate of Bilston North in 2024 was 33.84 (year) or 2.82 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bilston North were around 1,255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.22 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bilston North)CrimesRank (Bilston North)CrimesRank (Bilston North)
St Peter's251 23,842 13,626 1
Heath Town262 13,208 22,925 3
Ettingshall234 32,866 33,039 2
Bilston East183 42,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low Hill152 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South171 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley111 91,527 91,915 7
Park129 71,714 71,581 9
East Park97 121,619 81,646 8
Blakenhall127 81,511 101,464 10
Oxley105 10848 17926 16
Fallings Park101 111,507 111,402 11
Bushbury North67 181,145 121,238 13
Tettenhall Wightwick91 13849 16744 19
Spring Vale82 14938 14999 14
Wednesfield North69 17795 18926 15
Merry Hill72 16855 15905 17
Penn51 20749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis62 19652 20638 20

Bilston North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202516
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 202411
October 20246
September 20249
July 20243
June 202424
May 202410

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 202414
July 202411
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202537
March 202549
February 202527
January 202534
December 202447
November 202441
October 202425
September 202440
July 202439
June 202482
May 202447

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 202510
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 202410
July 20249
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20258
January 20259
December 20243
November 202411
October 20244
September 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
January 20252
November 20245
October 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
September 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
May 20243

High Crime Locations Bilston North in May 2025

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

1. Russell Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Langdale Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fellows Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Queens Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Cedar Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Bunkers Hill Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Evans Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Croxley Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dilloways Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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