Crime Rate in Bilston East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bilston East

The total recorded crimes in Bilston East, Wolverhampton, UK in May 2025 are around 183 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bilston East crime rate of 6.40 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (1.37% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (43.33% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Bilston East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Pinfold Street with total crimes: 20
  • Rosemary Avenue with total crimes: 14

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 areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • 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 areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bilston East has recorded 183 crimes with crime rate of 6.40 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bilston East)CrimesRank (Bilston East)CrimesRank (Bilston East)
St Peter's251 23,842 13,626 1
Heath Town262 13,208 22,925 3
Ettingshall234 32,866 33,039 2
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
Bilston North80 151,111 131,255 12
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 888 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202573
March 202563
February 202546
January 202548
December 202462
November 202469
October 202460
September 202476
July 202494
June 2024148
May 202475

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 202414
October 202414
September 202413
August 20241
July 202416
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202520
March 202516
February 202516
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 202415
September 20249
July 202422
June 202440
May 202429

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 202411
October 202417
September 202419
July 202412
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202514
February 20259
January 20258
December 20246
November 202415
October 202415
September 202418
July 202417
June 202424
May 202417

A total of 198 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202513
February 202514
January 202517
December 202414
November 202412
October 202411
September 202415
July 202425
June 202444
May 202416

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 447 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202530
March 202530
February 202545
January 202524
December 202451
November 202467
October 202445
September 202434
July 202429
June 202440
May 20249

A total of 222 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202518
March 202514
February 20259
January 202514
December 202414
November 202420
October 202410
September 202410
July 202424
June 202460
May 202420

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Bilston East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting12
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
2. Pinfold Street (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Rosemary Avenue (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Mervyn Place (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
6. B4484 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Lunt Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
8. Willenhall Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Lonsdale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
10. Newbolt Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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